Tax Director

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Tax Director to lead the Group's tax strategy, governance, compliance and advisory activities across a complex and growing business environment in Abu Dhabi.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Group's overall tax strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee corporate, international, indirect tax and related matters across the Group and subsidiaries.
• Provide senior‑level advice on tax planning, structuring, risk management and M&A transactions.
• Advise on tax implications of new investments, business structures and cross‑border activities.
• Manage tax compliance, reporting, filings and interactions with tax authorities.
• Establish robust tax governance, controls, policies and processes.
• Monitor international tax legislation changes and assess impact.
• Lead transfer pricing, cross‑border transactions and OECD BEPS / Pillar Two implementation.
• Manage tax audits, disputes and controversy matters with external advisers.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Corporate Development, Treasury and senior management on complex commercial matters.
• Build, lead and develop a high‑performing tax function, setting standards and developing talent.

Required profile

• 15+ years of tax experience, including senior leadership (Director/Head of Tax) roles.
• Strong UK or US tax background, preferably from a Big Four, multinational corporation or investment group.
• Proven experience advising on M&A, restructurings, investments and strategic transactions.
• Deep understanding of tax governance, compliance, risk management and reporting.
• Experience managing tax audits, disputes and relationships with tax authorities.
• Professional qualifications such as ACA, CTA, ACCA (UK) or CPA, EA (US) and a degree in Accounting, Finance or Taxation.

Required skills

• International tax planning
• Tax audits
• Cross‑border structuring
• Tax governance
• US tax
• OECD BEPS Pillar Two
• Tax advisory
• Transfer pricing
• International tax
• Corporate tax
• Tax reporting
• UK tax
• Tax compliance