VP of Global Tax Management

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 03/05/2024

You will be part of the Compliance team. We’re responsible for managing regulatory compliance within the group. We perform a wide range of tasks, such as providing guidance for operational compliance with regulations and assisting with regulatory audits and annual statutory audits. Our work is essential to the company’s sustainability and ambition.

Your role

Are you a tax enthusiast with a knack for strategic thinking? Look no further! We are seeking a VP of Global Tax Management to join our team at Deriv. In this exciting role, you will be at the helm of managing all tax-related matters for our organisation. Your mission: to ensure we comply with tax laws across multiple jurisdictions, minimise tax liabilities, and steer us towards optimal tax positions. As a key collaborator, you’ll work closely with internal teams, external advisors, and regulatory bodies to ensure our tax compliance and reporting is accurate and timely. If you understand tax regulations and love creating effective tax strategies, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

● Tax planning and strategy

○ Develop and implement smart tax strategies for Deriv across multiple countries and jurisdictions.

○ Provide tax planning advice for new or existing entities.

○ Maintain compliance with tax laws and regulations in each region.

○ Identify opportunities for tax savings by researching tax laws, regulations, and rulings and recommend appropriate actions to internal stakeholders.

○ Stay up-to-date with international tax laws on income, capital gains, withholding taxes, VAT/GST, transfer pricing, etc.

○ Understand the tax impact of new digital business models and stay informed about the latest tax technology and data management trends.

○ Prepare and file all tax returns promptly and accurately, including income, sales, payroll, and other applicable taxes.

○ Assess potential impacts of tax laws and regulations changes and advise Deriv on ensuring compliance.

○ Review and analyse financial data, supporting documents, and tax schedules to identify and resolve any discrepancies or issues.

● Tax reporting and analysis

○ Prepare and review financial statements, tax provisions, and related disclosures to comply with accounting standards and reporting requirements.

○ Perform tax-related financial analysis, including effective tax rate calculations, deferred tax assets/liabilities, and tax-related contingencies.

○ Ensure accurate financial reporting and address tax-related audit inquiries by working with external auditors.

● Tax audit and controversy

○ Oversee tax disputes, audits, and litigation while representing Deriv’s interests before tax authorities and courts.

○ Defend the organisation’s tax positions and mitigate tax exposure.

○ Train and mentor tax professionals across multiple locations to achieve performance standards.

○ Foster collaboration between regional tax teams.

What you have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  
  
• 15+ years of hands-on tax experience, with at least 5 years of management experience
  
  
• Significant experience in dealing with cross-border and transfer pricing and withholding tax issues
  
  
• Deep understanding of economic substance requirements
  
  
• Strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations across geographies
  
  
• Ability to interpret and apply complex tax rules to specific situations, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  
  
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills
  
  
• Experience working under tight deadlines with global teams
  
  
• Proficiency in various tax calculation and reporting methodologies
  
  
• Experience in setting up a relevant system for tax management
  
  
• Excellent spoken and written English communication
  
  

• Experience in an international tax role
  
  
• CPA or other tax credentials
  
• Annual performance bonus
  
  
• Health Insurance
  
• Training and educational resources
  
  
• Quarterly appraisal and well-defined career/learning paths
  
  
• A chance to work with top talent from across the globe (70+ nationalities)
  
  
• A Great Place to Work (GPTW) and IIP Platinum-certified workplace