Tax Manager (f/m/d)

Deliver Egypt’s first High Speed Rail Service with DBEE. DBEE is a joint venture between DB International Operations and Elsewedy Electric. DB International Operations provides rail operations and maintenance worldwide; Elsewedy Electric, global energy and infrastructure solutions provider. Together, we combine strong local capabilities with proven global railway expertise to enable efficient, safe and sustainable passenger and freight mobility on Egypt’s first High Speed Rail network. We are looking for transport and mobility professionals with substantial experience in railway operations and projects in Egypt or worldwide. Join us to deliver this landmark project.

The Tax Manager is responsible for leading tax compliance and strategy in an international environment. Managing local and international tax matters, the tax manager will collaborate with Finance, Commercial, and HR teams to ensure seamless processes, accurate reporting, and effective cost reimbursement from our client. His expertise will drive efficient processes for local and cross-border tax transactions, WHT, transfer pricing, and oversees workforce tax issues.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all corporate tax compliance and reporting for the Egyptian SPV.
• Liaise with client and shareholders on tax cost reimbursement procedures.
• Develop and monitor processes to ensure that contractually agreed tax costs are reimbursed tax costs.
• Advise on local Egyptian taxes (corporate income, VAT, WHT, stamp duty, employee etc.).
• Manage international tax matters, including transfer pricing and WHT.
• Ensure proper tax handling for seconded German staff (HR tax, expat payroll).
• Ensure all monthly, quarterly and annual tax filing deadlines are met
• Support financial closings and statutory audits regarding tax items.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Cooperate closely with Finance, HR, and Commercial teams.
• Liaise with external advisors and tax authorities as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting with a focus on tax.
• Chartered Tax advisor (CTA etc) qualification is a plus.
• 6+ years’ experience in tax management for multinational companies or in a Financial Services (Big 4) firm.
• Strong knowledge of Egyptian tax legislation and international tax rules.
• Expertise in transfer pricing, WHT, and cross-border transactions.
• Familiarity with HR tax issues, especially staff secondments.
• Solid understanding of tax accounting in EAS and IFRS.
• Proven ability to design and monitor effective processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.