Job Title
Senior Tax Accountant
Employment Type
Full-time
Workplace Type
On-site
Location
Alexandria Egypt
Industry / Function
Pharmaceutical — Finance / Tax
Job Description
We are looking to appoint a Senior Tax Accountant to join the Tax Department within the Finance Sector.
The role is responsible for preparing and filing statutory tax returns, managing day-to-day use of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) portal and E-Invoicing system, and representing the company during tax inspections and external audits.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and file monthly VAT returns, ensuring input and output tax are reconciled before deadlines
- Prepare the annual Corporate Tax return and supporting schedules
- Calculate and file monthly Payroll Tax in line with payroll records
- Prepare and submit Withholding Tax (WHT) returns and issue WHT certificates
- Manage submissions and records on the ETA portal and E-Invoicing system
- Represent the Tax Department during tax authority inspections and respond to auditor queries
- Coordinate with external auditing firms on tax-related documentation and reconciliations
- Reconcile tax accounts against the general ledger and report to Finance management
- Monitor changes in Egyptian tax law and flag compliance risks early
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce (Accounting Major)
- Minimum 3 years of solid experience in tax accounting
- Excellent knowledge of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) portal and E-Invoicing system
- Expertise in preparing VAT, Corporate Tax, Payroll Tax, and Withholding Tax (WHT) returns
- Proven experience dealing with auditing firms and handling tax inspections/audits
Skills
Tax Accounting, VAT, Corporate Tax, Payroll Tax, Withholding Tax (WHT), Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), E-Invoicing, Tax Audits, Financial Reporting, Reconciliation
