Pillar Two Expert

Overview

This role is central to the TAX AUTHORITY's efforts to implement the Pillar Two international tax rules in Qatar, focusing on areas such as policy formulation, legislative drafting, tax compliance, reporting, public communications, and stakeholder coordination to ensure operational readiness.

The objective is to apply the Pillar Two regulations in a way that maintains consistency with the G20/OECD Inclusive Framework's policy intent while enhancing Qatar's business climate.

The incumbent will play a key role in managing ongoing international tax initiatives in Qatar, aligning with the nation's strategic vision and the application of international best practices.

Key Duties

• Provide expert technical guidance for Pillar Two implementation initiatives.
• Conduct research, develop policy stances with thorough benchmarking, and collaborate on legislative drafts to support the rules’ enactment.
• Work with various TAX AUTHORITY departments and represent Qatar in global forums such as the Inclusive Framework meetings.
• Assist in defining and specifying business processes required for Pillar Two compliance across taxpayer registration, reporting, payments, audit, dispute resolution, compliance enforcement, and information sharing.
• Review and validate Business Requirement Documents to ensure accurate reflection of system needs and participate in system testing to ensure adherence to best practices.
• Prepare comprehensive guides and manuals for taxpayers and internal use related to Pillar Two rules.
• Develop and deliver public education materials through various media to raise awareness and understanding of Pillar Two and BEPS topics.
• Maintain current knowledge of international tax developments, contextualize communications strategies, and coordinate timing for implementation-related messaging.
• Engage with external stakeholders including government bodies, free zone authorities, businesses, international organizations, and regional tax authorities to facilitate advocacy and collaborations.
• Identify training needs within the TAX AUTHORITY, design tailored training curricula, develop instructional materials, coordinate with training providers, deliver training sessions, evaluate effectiveness, and update content accordingly.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Tax, Accounting, Law, Business, Public Administration, or equivalent disciplines.
• Preferred certifications include CPA, CA, or CTA.
• Extensive experience of over 15 years, particularly in advising on international tax, BEPS initiatives, Pillar Two framework, and global tax treaties.
• Experience from advisory firms or preferably governmental agencies such as Ministries of Finance or tax authorities.
• Excellent comprehension and interpretation of tax laws and regulatory compliance.
• Strong ability to clearly convey complex tax information to diverse stakeholders.
• Fluency in English is mandatory, with proficiency in Arabic considered advantageous.