Director, Tax & Compliance

Airalo; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering travel tech company is seeking a Head of Tax & Compliance. This role involves developing a tax framework across 100 jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with tax obligations, and managing complex tax requirements. The ideal candidate will have expertise in VAT/GST, transfer-pricing frameworks, and familiarity with automated tax reporting platforms. This is a remote-first position offering health insurance and other benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Work-from-anywhere stipend

Annual wellness & learning credits

Annual all‑expenses‑paid company retreat

Qualifications

• Expertise in indirect tax across emerging and developed markets.
• Experience preparing transfer‑pricing documentation.
• Familiarity with automated tax reporting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build a globally consistent and locally compliant tax structure.
• Oversee end‑to‑end indirect tax processes including VAT/GST registrations.
• Develop and implement robust transfer‑pricing documentation.

Skills

Expertise in indirect tax (VAT, GST, DST)

Deep knowledge of transfer‑pricing frameworks

Strong command of global economic substance rules

Familiarity with automated tax reporting platforms

Risk‑focused yet solution‑oriented

Ability to engage with tax authorities and legal teams

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 diversity, inclusion, and equity. Our team is spread across 50 countries and six continents. We are committed to changing the way you connect.

About You

We hope you care deeply about the quality of your work, the intrinsic worth of tasks, and the success of your team. You are self‑disciplined, do not require micromanagement, and strive to flourish while fostering a collaborative environment. You believe in authenticity, honesty, positivity, and kindness. You communicate clearly and concisely, manage multiple projects, have an analytical mind, pay keen attention to detail, and love to get your hands dirty. You are 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, and other benefits.

This role is at the centre of Airalo’s global operational scalability. As Head of Tax & Compliance you will develop and enforce a tax and regulatory compliance framework that keeps pace with our hypergrowth, ensuring 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

• 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 Haves

• 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 (e.g., 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 and 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.