Tax Manager

About the role

Own a global tax remit with real strategic influence and gain international exposure across diverse markets and projects. The role is based within a privately owned international group operating in emerging economies, offering a dynamic and fast‑paced environment for a commercially minded tax professional.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage all tax matters across the Group’s international operations, including corporate income tax, VAT/GST, withholding tax and other direct and indirect tax obligations.
• Oversee UAE Corporate Tax and VAT compliance, coordinate tax reporting across multiple jurisdictions and review cross‑border transactions.
• Assess tax implications of intercompany arrangements, financing structures, dividends, royalty payments and permanent establishment exposure.
• Support transfer pricing compliance, documentation reviews and benchmarking exercises.
• Liaise with external tax advisors on returns, opinions, audits and regulatory matters.
• Monitor legislative changes, support tax planning initiatives and advise on efficient structures for investments and growth projects.
• Manage tax audits, disputes and correspondence with tax authorities, ensuring accurate provisions and disclosures in financial reporting.
• Maintain a comprehensive tax compliance calendar, develop policies and provide practical advice to commercial and operational teams.
• Travel regularly to international operating locations, including Africa, Asia‑Pacific and other jurisdictions.

Required profile

• Qualified CA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• 8 to 12 years of relevant tax experience, preferably with Big 4 or multinational group exposure.
• Strong background in international taxation, cross‑border transactions and UAE Corporate Tax/VAT.
• Experience with transfer pricing principles, documentation and international tax treaties.
• Ability to work independently, manage external advisors and maintain commercial focus.
• Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis.

Required skills

• Corporate income tax compliance
• VAT/GST compliance (including UAE VAT)
• UAE Corporate Tax knowledge
• Transfer pricing documentation and benchmarking
• International tax treaty analysis
• Withholding tax management
• Tax provision and financial reporting
• Tax audit and dispute handling

What we offer

• Opportunity to build and own the tax function
• High‑visibility role with direct access to senior leadership
• Broad international scope across multiple jurisdictions
• Exposure to complex cross‑border transactions and strategic projects
• Dynamic and growing international business environment
• Significant autonomy and decision‑making responsibility