Director - International Tax

Carter Knight FZ LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter Knight FZ LLC is seeking a Director, International Tax in Abu Dhabi. This role involves leading the international tax strategy and advising on M&A, structuring, and compliance with tax regulations. The successful candidate will have over 12 years of experience, particularly in international tax and investment environments, and will work closely with executive leadership. Strong technical expertise and stakeholder management skills are essential for this senior position.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in international tax and transaction tax.
• Background within Big 4, top-tier advisory, multinational, or investment environments.
• Strong technical expertise in international tax, BEPS, and cross-border structuring.

Responsibilities

• Lead international tax strategy across global investments.
• Advise on cross-border structuring and tax treaties.
• Manage tax due diligence and translate findings into recommendations.

Skills

International tax expertise

M&A transactions

Stakeholder management

Transfer pricing

Job description

We are supporting a leading Holding Group in the UAE in their search for a Director, International Tax to lead cross-border tax strategy and transaction support across a diverse global portfolio.

This is a senior, high-impact role with strong exposure to M&A, structuring, and strategic tax advisory, working closely with executive leadership on major investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead international tax strategy across global investments and operating entities
• Advise on cross-border structuring, tax treaties, transfer pricing, and permanent establishment risks
• Provide strategic tax input on acquisitions, divestments, JVs, restructurings, and new investments
• Manage tax due diligence and translate findings into commercial recommendations
• Support transaction structuring, modelling, and SPA negotiations
• Design tax-efficient holding and financing structures
• Support post-deal integration and restructuring initiatives
• Ensure compliance with UAE and international tax regulations
• Manage relationships with external advisors, auditors, and tax authorities

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in international tax and transaction tax
• Background within Big 4, top-tier advisory, multinational, or investment environments
• Strong technical expertise in international tax, BEPS, transfer pricing, and cross-border structuring
• Proven experience supporting M&A transactions and complex investment structures
• Good understanding of UAE Corporate Tax and VAT frameworks
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate technical issues into business recommendations
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Able to operate in a fast-paced, high-performance environment