Global Senior Tax Manager, Foreign Entities

Elliott Company; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Elliott Company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Global Senior Tax Manager for Foreign Entities to lead the full tax lifecycle across international locations. This role drives tax strategy in collaboration with the Global Director of Tax and CFO, ensuring compliance, optimization, and cross-border coordination.

The successful candidate will manage transfer pricing, global compliance, and tax provision activities while partnering with corporate tax and foreign finance teams to deliver consistent,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA or equivalent international designation preferred.
• 7–10 years of international tax experience, preferably with a public accounting firm or multinational.
• In-depth knowledge of international tax laws, regulations, and BEPS Pillar Two.
• Experience with transfer pricing documentation lifecycles.
• Strong ability to research complex tax issues and collaborate with other departments.

Responsibilities

• Strategic tax planning and analysis of foreign entity structures and transactions.
• Collaborate with parent company on global tax projects and cross-border reporting.
• Direct transfer pricing execution with internal teams and external advisors.
• Provide tax business advisory to other functions across foreign entities.
• Oversee global tax compliance across jurisdictions and maintain calendars.
• Manage foreign tax provision calculations under IFRS and coordinate with corporate tax.
• Lead defense of foreign tax audits with local teams and external advisors.
• Support OECD BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two implementation and ongoing compliance.
• Develop standardized tax processes to reduce manual work and improve consistency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members to foster continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic tax planning

Transfer pricing

Global tax compliance

Tax provisioning

Tax research

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA or equivalent international designation

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ORACLE

FCCS

BNA tax research platform

Job description

Overview amp Responsibilities

The Global Senior Tax Manager Foreign Entities serves as a technical leader responsible for the full tax lifecycle of the EEE foreign locations Beyond managing compliance and provision this role is designed to apply tactical efforts to proactively identify opportunities that support the EEE global tax strategy established by the Global Director of Tax and CFO This position ensures the execution revision and maintenance of all transfer pricing studies guaranteeing defense and compliance across all jurisdictions where EEE has a presence Additionally this role acts as a key liaison for global projects with the parent company partnering with Corporate Tax and the local foreign finance teams to drive synergy consistency and risk mitigation across the global footprint

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES COMPETENCIES

Strategic Tax Planning Support

Proactively analyze foreign entity structures transactions and supply chains to identify tax savings treaty benefits and restructuring opportunities Provide framework and actionable recommendations to the Global Director of Tax to improve tax efficiency

Parent Company Collaboration

Lead and coordinate tax aspects of global projects in alignment with the parent company Ebara Corporation Ensure seamless communication and reporting on cross-border initiatives and group-wide tax strategies

Transfer Pricing Execution

Direct the Global Transfer Pricing Manager and external advisors to ensure the timely completion and finalization of all transfer pricing studies Master Files and Local Files Ensure intercompany transactions are properly documented defensible and regularly updated

Business Advisory amp Support

Support and advocate for global tax business advisory with other functional departments across foreign entities establishing clear tax policies practices and procedures

Global Compliance Ownership

Manage global tax compliance engagements to ensure 100 adherence to local tax laws in all foreign entities regardless of size Oversee the compliance calendar to prevent gaps penalties or missed filings

Foreign Tax Provision Management

Manage and review tax provision calculations for all foreign entities under IFRS and coordinate with the Corporate tax team on the consolidated tax provision Monitor and forecast effective tax rates of the foreign entities Collaborate with Corporate tax team to evaluate and present ideas for effective tax rate optimization

Audit Management

Lead the defense of foreign tax audits in coordination with local finance teams and external advisors to minimize exposure and resolve inquiries efficiently

Global Minimum Tax Pillar Two

Support and help lead the implementation and ongoing compliance of OECD BEPS 2 0 Pillar Two requirements

Process Improvement

Develop and document standardized tax processes and procedures to ensure consistency across jurisdictions and reduce reliance on manual workflows

Team Leadership

Supervise mentor and develop direct reports fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

NATURE OF THE JOB

Strategic amp Operational This role shifts between high-level strategy planning global projects and operational execution filing audits Autonomy This role will co-lead the development of policies and must have the ability to recognize international tax issues independently and collaborate to provide solutions Scope Supports due diligence and tax research related to foreign expansion business changes and parent company initiatives

CONTACT WITH OTHERS

• Internal Corporate Tax Team
• All Finance Departments
• Foreign Entity Controllers
• Legal Compliance
• Internal Audit
• Operations
• HR and Ebara Corporation Parent Company
• External Accounting firms
• Tax authorities
• External Consultants

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

• Education Bachelor s degree required CPA or equivalent international designation and or advanced degree preferred
• Experience Seven to Ten years of International Tax experience preferably with a public accounting firm and or large multinational corporation
• Transfer Pricing Demonstrated experience in managing and completing transfer pricing documentation lifecycles
• Technical Knowledge In-depth knowledge of international tax laws regulations and compliance requirements Knowledge of Global Minimum tax rules OECD BEPS 2 0 Pillar Two Experience with Accounting for Income Taxes under IFRS reporting standards
• Systems Experience with BNA tax research platform ORACLE and FCCS preferred
• Skills Strong ability to research complex tax issues document findings and advocate for tax business advisory with other departments

Base Location amp Work Schedule

This is a full time permanent hybrid position based out of our office in Basingstoke UK

The world turns to Elliott

Customers throughout the world choose Elliott for the design manufacture and service of their critical rotating equipment Elliott s global service network routinely installs overhauls repairs upgrades and rerates machines from any manufacturer Customers everywhere turn to Elliott for precision engineering extraordinary reliability and unparalleled service

Education:

Bachelor s degree required; CPA or equivalent international designation and/or advanced degree preferred. Experience: Seven to Ten years of International Tax experience, preferably with a public accounting firm and/or large multinational corporation. Transfer Pricing: Demonstrated experience in managing and completing transfer pricing documentation lifecycles. Technical Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of international tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements. Knowledge of Global Minimum tax rules (OECD BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two). Experience with Accounting for Income Taxes under IFRS reporting standards. Systems: Experience with BNA tax research platform, ORACLE, and FCCS preferred. Skills: Strong ability to research complex tax issues, document findings, and advocate for tax business advisory with other departments.