Global Head of Tax

Confidential Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers seeks a Global Head of Tax to lead the Group's worldwide tax strategy and governance from its Dubai base. You will oversee direct and indirect taxes, transfer pricing, international structuring and tax risk management across multiple jurisdictions, guiding business growth including M&A activities.

In this senior role, you will partner with the CFO, local finance teams and external advisors, delivering tax compliance, planning and advisory that supports financing,

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.
• Approximately 15+ years of progressive tax experience.
• Extensive experience in both direct and indirect taxation.
• Strong international tax experience covering multi-country operations.
• Proven experience managing tax affairs across Europe and other jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group's global tax strategy across direct and indirect taxes.
• Manage tax audits, disputes, rulings and correspondence with tax authorities.
• Oversee global indirect tax compliance and advisory matters including VAT/GST.
• Lead tax due diligence on acquisitions and disposals and advise on structuring.
• Provide practical tax advice on cross-border and intercompany arrangements.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Treasury and Corporate Development teams.

Skills

Tax leadership

Cross-border tax

Transfer pricing

OECD guidelines

VAT/GST

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

The Global Head of Tax will be responsible for developing and executing the Group's global tax strategy across direct and indirect taxes, transfer pricing, international tax structuring, tax compliance and tax risk management.

The role requires a strong hands-on leader capable of managing complex cross-border tax matters across multiple jurisdictions, particularly within Europe, while supporting business growth initiatives, M&A activities, financing arrangements and corporate restructurings.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Global Head of Finance, Group CFO, local finance teams, external advisors and tax authorities across the Group's operating countries.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group's global tax strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure the Group maintains an efficient and sustainable tax structure while complying with local and international regulations.
• Advise senior management on tax implications of strategic initiatives, acquisitions, reorganizations, financing and new market entries.
• Lead and manage the global tax team and external tax advisors across multiple jurisdictions.
• Build a robust tax governance framework across the Group.

Corporate & International Tax

• Manage all direct tax matters including:
• Corporate income tax
• Withholding tax
• Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) regulations
• Dividend repatriation strategies
• Tax treaty interpretation and application
• Provide tax structuring guidance for cross-border transactions.
• Support treasury and financing initiatives from a tax perspective.
• Manage tax audits, disputes, rulings and correspondence with tax authorities.

Indirect Tax

• Oversee global indirect tax compliance and advisory matters including:
• VAT/GST
• Telecom sector-specific indirect tax requirements
• Cross-border supply assessments
• E-invoicing and emerging compliance obligations
• Review operational and commercial models to optimize indirect tax efficiency.
• Ensure robust processes are maintained for indirect tax reporting across all operating entities.
• Develop and maintain the Group's transfer pricing framework.
• Ensure all intercompany transactions comply with OECD principles and local requirements.
• Manage transfer pricing documentation, benchmarking studies and audits.
• Management service charges
• Intercompany financing
• Royalty arrangements
• Shared service structures

Compliance & Reporting

• Oversee timely filing of all corporate tax and indirect tax obligations globally.
• Review tax disclosures in statutory and consolidated financial statements.
• Drive tax technology, automation and reporting initiatives.
• Maintain strong internal controls around tax compliance.

Business Partnering

• Partner with Finance, Legal, Treasury, Commercial and Corporate Development teams.
• Provide practical tax advice on customer, supplier and intercompany arrangements.
• Support contract reviews to identify and manage tax exposures.
• Evaluate tax consequences of new products, commercial launches and business initiatives.

Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Transactions

• Lead tax due diligence on acquisitions and disposals.
• Advise on transaction structuring and post-acquisition integration.
• Identify tax risks and opportunities associated with strategic transactions.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.
• Approximately 15+ years of progressive tax experience.
• Extensive experience in both direct and indirect taxation.
• Strong international tax experience covering multi-country operations.
• Proven experience managing tax affairs across Europe and other international jurisdictions.
• Deep understanding of:
• OECD Guidelines
• International Tax Treaties
• VAT/GST regimes
• Corporate tax compliance and planning
• Experience handling tax audits and tax authority relationships.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to provide practical business-focused solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced multinational environment.

Preferred

• Prior experience with a Big 4 accounting/consulting firm (PwC, Deloitte, EY or KPMG).
• Experience within:
• Telecommunications
• MVNO
• Technology
• Exposure to tax aspects of financing structures and treasury operations.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams.