Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. With over 48,000 people, revenues of over US$ 11 Billion, and operations in 18 countries. Some of the iconic brands we carry include Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, All Saints, Lego, City Center, Abercrombie & Fitch, & Vox Cinemas. We believe in making Great Moments for Everyone, Every day.

JOB TITLE

Associate – Tax | MAF Retail | Kampala, Uganda

ROLE SUMMARY

The Associate - Tax is responsible for supporting all tax operations including tax planning and strategy, transfer pricing and other tax policies and procedures.

ROLE POFILE

• Research on tax-saving strategies.
• Participate in due diligence and structuring related to new openings, mergers and acquisition and divestures.
• Support the process related to Tax returns.
• Continuously perform a review of business transactions and advise on tax efficient ways to minimize tax exposure.
• Well conversant with EFRIS.
• Ensure that adequate documentation/data is created and maintained for tax planning and audit purposes.
• Ensure accurate accounting entries for all the relevant tax accounts.
• Ensure compliance to internal reporting requirements.
• Support on tax audits and defend the company from tax risks raised from tax auditors by justifying the tax laws.
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of all Tax Returns to meet regulatory deadlines and avoid penalties.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Certified Public Accountant Finalist
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Finance/Accounting/Economics
• At least 2 years of relevant experience
• Knowledgeable in Uganda Tax laws and Tax accounting
• Retail experience is a plus

SKILLS

• Decision making skills with capacity to prioritize the actions and implement pragmatic solutions
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Good communication, presentation and negotiations skills
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

WHAT WE OFFER

At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do.

Join us! Work from any country in the world for 30 days a year.

Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.

Work with over 50,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model