Group Tax Manager

Agility; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Group Tax Manager to manage tax compliance and advisory initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, preferably in a Big Four Tax firm. Responsibilities include managing tax affairs, preparing compliance filings, and liaising with tax authorities. Strong analytical skills and excellent communication in English are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Big Four Tax firm or in-house with an international organization.
• Experience managing relationships with external bodies such as Tax Authorities.
• Ability to work with top management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Group's day-to-day tax affairs, including compliance.
• Assist in preparing Corporate Tax Compliance filings.
• Support implementation of new tax regulations.

Skills

Strong finance and tax knowledge

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills in English

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Tax, Economics, or Accounting

Membership from CTA, IFA, NOB, or similar

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Cognos

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary :

The Group Tax Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day tax compliance affairs for the Group, ensuring adherence to tax regulations and supporting business operations. This role involves active participation in tax compliance processes, contributing to tax-related projects, and providing tax support to internal stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities

Compliance

• Manage the Group's day-to-day tax affairs, including tax compliance and related processes.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing the group’s Corporate Tax Compliance filings.
• Prepare for OECD Pillar 2 Tax filings, including data collection, aligning with portfolio companies on local Pillar 2 compliance (registration, DMTT filings, provisioning).
• Own and prepare transfer pricing documentation, including master files, local files, country-by-country reporting, and Pillar 2 compliance obligations.
• Assist in VAT return filings, including e-invoicing projects across jurisdictions.
• Maintain and execute the Group's tax control framework.
• Support Quarter End Closing activities, including tax provisions and forecasts.

Advisory

• Support implementation of new tax regulations.
• Contribute to Operational Transfer Pricing initiatives.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and liaise with Tax Authorities as needed.
• Assist in pursuing refunds, credits, and incentives in new markets or locations.
• Collaborate with Corporate Accounting, Legal, FP&A, and local Tax and Finance teams.
• Stay informed of new tax legislation and regulations.

Requirements

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Tax, Economics, or Accounting.
• Membership from CTA, IFA, NOB, or similar is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Big Four Tax firm or in-house with an international organization.
• Experience working with top management and managing relationships with external bodies such as Tax Authorities and service providers.

Your Proficiencies

• Strong finance and tax knowledge, IT skills with SAP, Oracle, Cognos, MS Office.
• Focus on Compliance and project ownership.
• Analytical skills, attention to detail, strategic thinking, problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Interpersonal skills to build stakeholder relationships.
• Leadership skills to motivate and manage virtual teams.