Senior Manager – Tax

About the role

Support and manage taxation activities across the Middle East business, ensuring full compliance with local regulations and alignment with global standards. Oversee tax reporting and advisory for direct and indirect taxes while proactively identifying risks and delivering commercially sound solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure timely submission of corporate tax, withholding tax, and VAT returns across the region.
• Review material transactions from a tax perspective and communicate risks and mitigations to management.
• Provide advice on cross‑border transactions, permanent establishment risks, and treaty relief.
• Assist in corporate restructuring, acquisitions, and legal entity consolidation.
• Maintain compliance trackers, develop review checklists, and support resolution of tax assessments.
• Coordinate with local finance teams, external auditors, and global tax functions on OECD Pillar Two implementation.
• Support the preparation of financial information for bids and keep the business informed of legislative changes.

Required profile

• 7–10 years of tax experience, including time with a Big 4 or reputable advisory firm.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• In‑depth knowledge of Middle East tax laws, regulations, and practices.
• Solid understanding of accounting and finance principles.
• Ability to develop creative, defensible tax solutions within legislative boundaries.