The Taxation & Declaration Officer will be responsible for supporting and managing the company’s tax compliance and declaration activities. The role will involve preparing and reviewing monthly tax calculations and declarations, ensuring timely submission to the relevant authorities, preparing supporting reports, performing reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with applicable tax regulations.

The position will also support the Accounting Department in identifying tax-related matters, analyzing financial data, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of tax-related reporting and documentation.

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• Prepare, review, and submit monthly tax declarations and filings to the relevant tax authorities
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with tax filing and payment deadlines
• Calculate and validate VAT and other applicable taxes
• Develop and analyze tax reports for internal management and regulatory submissions
• Compile Excel schedules and supporting documentation for tax declarations and compliance requirements
• Perform reconciliations between accounting records, tax reports, and submitted declarations
• Examine accounting transactions and financial data to identify tax implications or discrepancies
• Contribute to VAT calculations and reconciliation processes
• Manage non-resident tax matters and ensure the correct tax treatment is applied
• Respond to tax-related inquiries from internal teams and external stakeholders
• Participate in tax audits, inspections, and information requests from tax authorities as required
• Maintain organized and complete tax records, documentation, and supporting schedules
• Stay informed of changes in tax legislation and evaluate their impact on the business
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, and other departments on tax-related matters
• Detect compliance risks or discrepancies and escalate issues when appropriate
• Produce tax analyses and management reports to support decision-making
• Contribute to enhancing tax processes, internal controls, reporting, and automation initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or a related field
• Experience in taxation, accounting, auditing, or financial reporting
• Prior experience with an audit firm is highly preferred
• Solid knowledge of VAT regulations and taxation laws in Lebanon
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and their impact on taxation and financial reporting
• Knowledge of non-resident taxation and related tax treatments
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Capacity to work with large volumes of financial and transactional data
• Ability to meet strict reporting and tax filing deadlines
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities

• Exposure to taxation or tax regulations in other countries, particularly the USA, UK, Canada, or UAE
• Background in an audit or consulting firm
• Professional certification in Accounting, Taxation, or Finance
• Hands-on experience managing tax audits or liaising directly with tax authorities
• Involvement in process improvement, automation, or reporting enhancement initiatives
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume transactional environment
• A Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field is considered an advantage

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting schedules
• Strong capability to extract, organize, analyze, and present financial and tax data using Excel
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Practical knowledge of AI tools for data analysis, reporting, research, and productivity enhancement
• Sound understanding of accounting and financial reporting systems
• Proficiency in analyzing large datasets and identifying discrepancies or unusual transactions