Tax Manager

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

• 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

• 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