Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

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 Groups 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

Bachelors or Masters 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

Tax Manager
Michael Page

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