Head of Tax - Sharjah
Job description / Role
Employment: Full Time
Our client is a leading family office based in Abu Dhabi and they are hiring a Head of Tax to oversee their portfolio
Client Details
Our client is a Leading family group based in Abu Dhabi - they're expanding their team and hiring a Head of Tax.
Description- Lead all aspects of the group's tax strategy, planning, compliance, and reporting across all jurisdictions.
- Ensure timely and accurate tax filings for corporate income tax, VAT/GST, withholding tax, and other applicable taxes.
- Manage tax risk and maintain robust internal controls in line with global best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Advise the business on the tax implications of commercial initiatives, M&A transactions, and cross-border operations.
- Monitor and respond to changes in tax legislation, ensuring the business remains compliant and tax-efficient.
- Lead transfer pricing strategy, documentation, and inter-company agreements in collaboration with finance and legal teams.
- Serve as the key point of contact for external tax advisors, auditors, and tax authorities.
- Manage tax audits and controversies with a proactive, well-documented approach.
- Partner with the CFO, finance, and legal teams on tax structuring, capital planning, and strategic projects.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing tax team.
- The successful candidate is offered attractive pay and benefits
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Finance or Banking or related
- Professional Tax qualification is preferred
- Ideal candidate has experience dealing with international jurisdictions outside of the Middle East along with this region
About the Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal
The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.
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