Director, Tax & Compliance

Airalo; Dubai; Remote; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Airalo is looking for a Head of Tax & Compliance to lead the development of a robust tax compliance framework in over 100 jurisdictions. In this remote-first position, you will manage complex digital tax requirements and engage with external advisors to ensure regulatory alignment. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and annual retreats.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Work-from-anywhere stipend

Annual wellness and learning credits

Annual all-expenses-paid company retreat

Qualifications

• Expertise in VAT/GST across emerging and developed markets.
• Experience preparing transfer pricing documentation.
• Strong command of global economic substance rules.

Responsibilities

• Build a compliant tax structure across 100+ markets.
• Oversee end-to-end indirect tax processes including VAT/GST.
• Establish internal tax policies and compliance dashboards.

Skills

Expertise in indirect tax (VAT, GST, DST)

Deep knowledge of transfer pricing frameworks

Ability to engage with tax authorities

Familiarity with automated tax reporting platforms

Risk-focused, solution-oriented

Job description

About Airalo

Alo! Airalo is the world’s first eSIM store that helps people connect in over 200+ countries and regions across the globe. We are building the next digital service that revolutionizes the telecom industry. We are a travel-tech company and an equal-opportunity environment that values and executes diversity, inclusion, and equity. Our team is spread across 50+ countries and six continents. What glues us together is our commitment to changing the way you connect.

About you

We hope that you care deeply about the quality of your work, the intrinsic worth of tasks, and the success of your team. You are self-disciplined and do not require micromanagement in terms of your skillset and work ethic. You do your best to flourish as an individual every day while working hard to foster a collaborative team environment. You believe in the importance of being — and staying — authentic, honest, positive, and kind. You are a good interlocutor with clear and concise communication. You are able to manage multiple projects, have an analytical mind, pay keen attention to detail, and love to get your hands dirty. You are cognizant, tolerant, and welcoming of vulnerabilities and cultural differences.

About the Role

Position: Full-time / Employee

Location:Remote-first

Benefits:Health Insurance, work-from-anywhere stipend, annual wellness & learning credits, annual all-expenses-paid company retreat in a gorgeous destination & other benefits

This role is at the centre of Airalo’s global operational scalability. You will be responsible for developing and enforcing a tax and regulatory compliance framework that keeps pace with our hypergrowth. As Head of Tax & Compliance, you will ensure that Airalo meets all direct and indirect tax obligations across 100+ jurisdictions while advising the business on tax-efficient structures and future-proofing our international operations for public market readiness.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Build a globally consistent and locally compliant tax structure across >100 active markets, managing complex digital tax requirements
• Oversee end-to-end indirect tax processes including VAT/GST registrations, filings, reconciliations, and audits
• Develop and implement robust transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transaction flows; work closely with legal and finance
• Identify and mitigate tax risks such as permanent establishment exposure, withholding tax gaps, and cross-border payment compliance
• Engage with third-party tax consultants, local authorities, and internal stakeholders to align on tax obligations and risk appetite
• Monitor evolving global tax regulations and drive internal alignment on required adjustments
• Establish internal tax policies, compliance calendars, and a reporting dashboard for global tax status and exposure
• Support finance and legal teams during funding, acquisitions, and legal entity restructuring with appropriate tax advice and filings

Must Have's

• Expertise in indirect tax (VAT, GST, DST) across emerging and developed markets, especially digital commerce
• Deep knowledge of transfer pricing frameworks and experience preparing TP documentation and local files
• Strong command of global economic substance rules
• Familiarity with automated tax reporting platforms (Avalara, Vertex) and building compliance dashboards
• Risk-focused, yet solution-oriented in balancing business enablement and regulatory obligations
• Ability to engage with tax authorities, legal teams, and external advisors across geographies

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the link

We sincerely thank all applicants in advance for submitting their interest in this opportunity. Airalo is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, equity & inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities throughout our job interview process.