Financial Manager

**Refined Job Description:**

Temenos, a global leader in banking technology, is seeking a Tax Accountant for the MEA region to join our dynamic team. With over 30 years of experience, Temenos powers innovative banking solutions for clients worldwide. Our inclusive culture empowers individuals to shape their careers and contribute positively to the banking industry and society at large.

As the Tax Accountant for the MEA region, you will play a pivotal role in managing the company's regional tax obligations, including Corporate Tax and Indirect Taxes. Collaborating with the Global tax team and Regional finance team, you will contribute to tax planning, reporting, compliance efforts while supporting regional business goals. Your responsibilities will include overseeing Indirect tax compliance, ensuring accurate preparation of regional tax returns, monitoring changes in tax laws across MEA jurisdictions, coordinating tax audits, and supporting regional tax planning initiatives aligned with Temenos's objectives.

In addition to managing tax obligations, you will be responsible for financial reporting and analysis within the region. This includes preparing accurate quarterly regional tax provisions using the Group's tax reporting system (TRCS), analyzing tax impact on financial performance, and providing insights to management. You will also collaborate cross-functionally with finance, legal, and operations teams across MEA to ensure alignment on tax-related matters and support business initiatives.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with advanced tax qualifications preferred. Strong experience in MEA tax compliance and advisory within multinational companies or professional services firms is required. Proficiency in MEA tax laws, transfer pricing regulations, GAAP/IFRS standards is essential. Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, communication abilities are necessary to succeed in this role. If you are passionate about being a specialist in your field, committed to excellence in financial functions within your region while collaborating with teams and stakeholders - we invite you to apply.

Join Temenos where you can challenge yourself to constantly improve your knowledge while enjoying benefits such as maternity leave transition support, civil partnership leave, family care leave recharge days for self-care study leave for personal development opportunities. Take this opportunity to make a meaningful impact on banking globally by becoming part of our dedicated team at Temenos. Apply now if you are ready to take on this exciting role as a Tax Accountant for the MEA region!

• Strong experience in MEA tax compliance and advisory
• In-depth knowledge of MEA tax laws
• Experience coordinating tax compliance and reporting across multiple jurisdictions within the MEA region
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• Advanced tax qualifications or certifications preferred
• Proficient in tax accounting and reporting standards (GAAP/IFRS)

• Overseeing Indirect tax compliance and managing delivery of data to outsourced partners
• Working with external corporate tax filing partners for accurate preparation, filing, and reporting of regional tax returns
• Monitoring changes in MEA tax laws and providing timely updates to stakeholders
• Coordinating regional tax audits and managing arising disputes

• Tax compliance
• Tax planning
• Financial reporting analysis
• Stakeholder collaboration
• Strong analytical skills

Seniority Level: Senior Level

Job Functions: Finance

• Accounting
• Taxation

Industries : Technology

• Financial Services
• Banking