Senior Tax Audit Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Tax Audit Specialist to lead our tax compliance, VAT management and audit activities across multiple jurisdictions. The role combines deep international tax knowledge with hands‑on audit experience to ensure the company meets all regulatory obligations while minimizing tax risk.

Key responsibilities

• Manage direct and indirect tax compliance, including UAE VAT filings and corporate tax returns.
• Prepare, review and submit tax returns, reports and supporting documentation within deadlines.
• Lead tax audits conducted by regulatory authorities and external auditors.
• Assess cross‑border transactions for withholding tax, permanent establishment risk and treaty benefits.
• Support transfer‑pricing documentation in line with OECD guidelines.
• Conduct tax risk assessments and propose mitigation strategies.
• Liaise with tax authorities, external consultants, auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor legislative changes and advise finance and business teams on compliance.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or related field.
• Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA, CTA, ADIT) preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in international tax, VAT and tax audit environments.
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT, corporate tax and global tax frameworks.
• Experience handling tax audits and interacting with tax authorities.
• Understanding of transfer pricing, cross‑border transactions and tax treaties.
• Background in a Big 4 firm, multinational corporation or tax advisory practice is advantageous.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems.