We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Tax Accountant to join our Statutory Accounting and Taxation team supporting the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. This role will be responsible for Direct and Indirect tax compliance activities , coordination of external audits, statutory reporting, and interactions with statutory authorities. The successful candidate will act as a key point of contact for local finance teams within Ecolab, external auditors, and professional advisors.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field; professional certification such as CA, CPA, or equivalent is preferred.
- Strong experience in Corporate income tax compliance .
- Strong understanding of withholding tax and related compliance requirements.
- Strong experience in VAT and indirect tax compliances.
- Knowledge of international transaction reporting and transfer pricing.
- Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in finance, tax, statutory accounting, or related accounting roles.
- Strong proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain statutory accounting concepts clearly to non-tax and non-accounting professionals.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools, technologies, topics, and processes.
Additional Qualifications & Skills
- Corporate income tax compliance knowledge across MEA, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Pakistan.
- VAT and indirect tax compliance Knowledge across MEA jurisdictions.
- Knowledge in preparing statutory financial statements and supporting statutory reporting requirements.
- Understanding of local GAAP requirements across MEA jurisdictions such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Pakistan.
- Working knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.
- Experience in reconciling financial statements between local GAAP and US GAAP.
- Experience managing statutory audits in coordination with Big 4 or other reputed accounting firms.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to provide meaningful insights and recommendations.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver projects on time, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field
- Professional certification such as CA, CPA, or equivalent
- Strong experience in corporate income tax compliance
- Strong understanding of withholding tax and related compliance requirements
- Strong experience in VAT and indirect tax compliances
- Knowledge of international transaction reporting and transfer pricing
- Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in finance, tax, statutory accounting, or related roles
- Strong proficiency in English, written and spoken
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Corporate income tax knowledge across MEA jurisdictions (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, Pakistan)
- VAT and indirect tax compliance knowledge across MEA jurisdictions
- Knowledge in preparing statutory financial statements and local GAAP across MEA
- Working knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
- Experience reconciling financial statements between local GAAP and US GAAP
- Experience managing statutory audits with Big 4 or reputable accounting firms
- Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools, technologies, topics, and processes
Ecolab Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides strong retirement programs, including a 401(k) with employer matching and a pension, alongside options like an employee stock purchase plan. Offerings such as retiree healthcare benefits and diverse investment choices reinforce long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is broad, with HSA plan options and company contributions, prescription benefits, dental and vision, and virtual care and mental health support. Company-paid wellness programs and income protection (short- and long-term disability, life and accident) further strengthen core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility support, adoption assistance, and paid parental leave, complemented by counseling and resource services. These offerings are positioned as supportive of employee well-being across different life stages.
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What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com, or follow us on twitter.com/ecolab, facebook.com/ecolab or instagram.com/ecolab_inc.
