Manager, Middle East Tax

Role Overview

Manager, Middle East Tax at KBR, based in the Middle East region. This role manages tax matters across Trinzic's Middle East operations during a pivotal period as Trinzic is being established as an independent public company through the planned separation of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected to be completed on January 4, 2027.

Role Purpose

The Manager, Middle East Tax serves as a key business partner to Finance, Legal, Treasury, Business Development, and Project teams, providing practical tax guidance on business transactions, contract reviews, and strategic initiatives throughout the Middle East region. The role ensures compliance with evolving tax regulations while supporting the company's operational and growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Accounting

• Manage tax matters across the Middle East region, including direct tax, indirect tax, tax accounting, compliance, and advisory activities.
• Review quarterly tax provisions and related tax accounting activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including uncertain tax position documentation and supporting analyses.
• Oversee the preparation and review of local country tax returns and ensure compliance with applicable filing and reporting obligations.
• Manage Middle East VAT matters, including compliance, planning, system enhancements, and process improvements.

Tax Advisory & Strategic Support

• Provide tax advice on proposals, contract reviews, business transactions, and strategic initiatives, including technical research, planning, and risk assessments.
• Support tax aspects of acquisitions, dispositions, liquidations, restructurings, and other special projects.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Treasury, Business Development, and global Tax team members to address complex cross-border tax matters.
• Prepare technical memoranda, position papers, and correspondence for senior stakeholders, external advisors, and tax authorities.

Audit & Dispute Management

• Manage tax audits, inquiries, and disputes in partnership with external advisors and local authorities.

Regulatory & Governance Leadership

• Lead regional initiatives related to BEPS Pillar Two, e-invoicing requirements, and emerging tax regulatory developments.
• Support the development and enhancement of tax systems, policies, processes, and governance frameworks, including oversight of external advisor engagements and related administration.

Internal Controls & Financial Reporting

• Coordinate with Finance and Accounting teams to maintain tax-related internal controls and support financial reporting requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field.
• 9 or more years of progressive tax experience within a multinational corporation, public accounting firm, or a combination of both.
• Experience supporting international tax matters and cross-border transactions.
• Experience with corporate tax accounting and tax provision reporting.
• Experience managing tax compliance, advisory, and audit activities across multiple jurisdictions.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of corporate income tax, indirect tax, and international tax principles.
• Experience with U.S. GAAP tax accounting and financial reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with BEPS Pillar Two regulations, e-invoicing requirements, and evolving international tax developments.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and tax-related reporting processes, including VAT coding and transaction flows.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and advise business partners across functions.

Additional Information

• CPA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent professional accounting or tax certification preferred.
• Experience supporting tax matters within the Middle East region preferred.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP platforms preferred.
• Arabic language proficiency preferred.