MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE
- Ensure tax compliance across Middle East and Africa operations.
- Ensure timely filing of all tax declarations, returns and statutory submissions.
- Liaise with stakeholders across Business, Finance, IT, Regional Tax and HQ teams.
- Provide tax advice and support to the Middle East and African business.
- Manage relations with tax authorities, auditors and external advisors.
- Support tax governance, risk management, e-invoicing and compliance initiatives.
- Prepare, review and submit tax returns, declarations and statutory filings.
- Manage tax audits, inspections and regulatory inquiries (internal & external).
- Ensure compliance with VAT, Corporate Income Tax, Withholding Tax and applicable local tax regulations.
- Provide tax advice to Finance, Sales, Marketing, Service, Logistics and Operations teams.
- Review commercial arrangements, pricing, rebates, commissions and cross-border transactions from a tax perspective.
- Provide training to the business on tax compliance requirements.
- Provide support to IT and Finance teams for VAT, tax engine and e-invoicing set-up.
- Support ERP, automation and process improvement initiatives relating to tax compliance.
- Monitor tax legislation changes and assess business impact.
- Maintain tax documentation, controls and audit readiness.
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in tax (advisory, Big Four and/or multinational environment).
- Strong and proven experience in VAT, Corporate Income Tax, Withholding Tax and tax compliance.
- Experience managing tax audits and dealing with tax authorities.
- Experience with Orion (ERP) and/or OneSource is a benefit.
- Knowledge of IFRS, IAS and tax reporting requirements is preferred.
Finance, Accounting or Tax education at university level. Professional qualification is advantageous.
COMPETENCIES
- Tax & Regulatory Expertise
- Analytical Thinking
- Stakeholder Management
- Governance & Compliance Mindset
- Continuous Improvement
PERSON SPECIFICATION (REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS)
- CPA, ACCA, or equivalent degrees / certification.
Skills Required
- 5-7 years of experience in tax (advisory, Big Four and/or multinational environment)
- Strong proven experience in VAT, Corporate Income Tax, Withholding Tax and tax compliance
- Experience managing tax audits and dealing with tax authorities
- Experience with Orion (ERP) and/or OneSource
- Knowledge of IFRS, IAS and tax reporting requirements
- Finance, Accounting or Tax university-level education
- CPA, ACCA, or equivalent certification
Canon Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Canon Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Canon Inc..
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options in the U.S., alongside added support via a dedicated health insurance society in Japan. Wellbeing resources and personal health consultant access are also highlighted within certain plans.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company match in the U.S. and corporate pension arrangements in Japan. Disclosures describe both defined-benefit and defined-contribution elements that supplement national systems.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-support policies in Japan extend childcare leave, caregiver leave, and reduced-hour schedules beyond legal minimums. Several group companies have earned government accreditation for family-friendly practices and promote active paid-leave usage.
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What We Do
Canon Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in the fields of professional and consumer imaging equipment, industrial equipment and information systems. Canon’s extensive range of products includes production printers, multifunction office systems, inkjet and laser printers, cameras, video and cinematography equipment, network cameras, medical systems and semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. Originally established in 1937 as Precision Optical Industry, Co., Ltd., a camera manufacturer, Canon has successfully diversified and globalized to become a worldwide industry leader in professional and consumer imaging systems and solutions. With approximately 180,000 employees worldwide, the Canon Group includes manufacturing and marketing subsidiaries in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania; and a global R&D network with companies based in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. Visit the Canon Inc. website at: global.canon
