Tax Accountant
OceanAir
Key Responsibilities: Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns in accordance with Egyptian tax regulations. Prepare annual Corporate Income Tax returns and supporting schedules. Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws, executive regulations, and Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) requirements. Review customer and supplier invoices to ensure the correct VAT treatment. Maintain accurate tax records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation. Reconcile VAT accounts and other tax-related general ledger accounts on a monthly basis. Calculate and monitor withholding tax obligations where applicable. Coordinate and respond to tax audits, inspections, and inquiries from the Egyptian Tax Authority. Monitor changes in Egyptian tax legislation and assess their impact on company operations. Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to taxation. Ensure timely payment of all tax liabilities and statutory filings. Prepare tax reports and analyses for management. Assist in tax planning initiatives to optimize tax efficiency while ensuring full legal compliance. Work closely with the Sales, Reservations, Operations, Procurement, and Finance teams to ensure proper tax treatment of tourism services. Ensure compliance with tax requirements for domestic and international tourism transactions. Support external auditors during annual financial and tax audits. Required Skills: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 1-3 years of experience in taxation, preferably within the tourism, hospitality, or travel industry. Strong knowledge of Egyptian Corporate Income Tax, Egyptian VAT Law. Withholding Tax regulations. Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Odoo, or similar. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Strong proficiency in written and spoken English. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to interpret tax legislation and regulations. Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. High level of integrity and confidentiality. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Show more
