Tax Transformations Manager/Director (UAE)

About the role

Harvey John is seeking a senior professional to lead tax transformation initiatives in the United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on delivering innovative, client‑centric tax solutions without relying on pre‑existing playbooks. You will work hands‑on with live projects, tackling complex, ambiguous tax challenges and shaping new approaches for the firm’s global tax and technology practice.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute tax transformation projects from design through implementation.
• Analyse complex tax problems, develop bespoke solutions, and ensure successful delivery.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across multiple regions to align project objectives.
• Make decisive recommendations when precedents are lacking, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Maintain high standards of quality and compliance throughout project lifecycles.

Required profile

• Proven hands‑on experience delivering tax transformation projects at manager or director level.
• Strong appetite for solving hard, ambiguous problems creatively.
• Confidence to make decisions without established precedents.
• Ability to work independently and lead multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• Tax transformation project delivery