Tax Manager

Dubai Permanent View Job Description
To support the Group's tax strategy, focusing on direct tax, transfer pricing, and Pillar 2 implementation across all divisions, ensuring full compliance and effective project execution.
  • Opportunity to lead group-level tax strategy in a diverse business setup
  • Join a high-impact role with strong exposure to senior stakeholders

About Our Client

Our client is a leading diversified group headquartered in Dubai. With a large footprint across various sectors, they are continuing to develop their in-house tax function to meet growing regulatory requirements and drive efficiency.

Job Description

Strategic Responsibilities:

* Support the Head of Direct Tax in managing all direct tax and transfer pricing matters

* Advise on compliance with local direct tax laws, transfer pricing rules, and accounting standards

* Assist in managing audits, risks, exposures, and tax planning initiatives

* Help prepare and maintain the Group's transfer pricing policies

* Support on implementing new tax regulations such as Pillar 2 and global minimum tax

* Identify and support tax automation and technology initiativesFunctional Responsibilities:

* Ensure adherence to transfer pricing and direct tax regulations across all geographies

* Maintain and support implementation of transfer pricing documentation

* Review direct tax filings including Corporate Tax, Withholding Tax

* Support in preparing for and responding to tax audits

* Liaise with external advisors and internal stakeholders to manage deliverables

* Track tax projects in coordination with relevant teams

* Lead internal workshops and training sessions to enhance awareness

* Maintain a central database of all direct tax documentsTechnology & Project Support:

* Contribute to tax process improvement and automation

* Maintain tax project documentation and escalate key issues as needed

* Collaborate with the Head of Tax to deliver projects on time and within budget

The Successful Applicant

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance or Tax

* Professional Tax Qualification (e.g., CTA, ACA, ATT)

* Minimum 7 years of experience in direct tax and transfer pricing; a mix of in-house and consultancy is ideal

* Prior Big 4 experience is mandatory

* Arabic speaking is essential for the role

* Strong knowledge of UAE tax regime; GCC and international exposure is a plus

* Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills

* Result-driven with high analytical and presentation capabilities

What's on Offer

  • Join a highly reputable and well-established Group headquartered in Dubai
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact tax projects and regulatory implementations
  • Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional collaboration
  • Gain regional and international tax exposure in a dynamic environment
  • Work in a forward-thinking tax function investing in automation and best practice
  • Be part of a growing in-house tax team shaping the Group's tax agenda
Contact
Cheyenne Coutinho
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6807202

Job summary

Sector
Tax
Subsector
Tax In House
Industry
Retail
Location
Dubai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Cheyenne Coutinho
Job reference
JN-082025-6807202