Group Tax Manager

Simpson Booth Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global expert in welding and coating services is seeking a Group Tax Manager to join their Finance team in Dubai. This role involves managing corporate tax filings, preparing tax provisions for financial statements, and assisting with transfer pricing documentation. The ideal candidate is a qualified Accountant or Tax Adviser with excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail. Additionally, a mindset for continuous improvement is essential. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of an evolving team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Broad experience of UK tax and tax accounting.
• International tax experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Mindset of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Managing all aspects of corporate tax filings for the Group globally.
• Preparation of tax provisions for financial statements.
• Assisting with transfer pricing documentation.
• Supporting tax audits in the UK and overseas.
• Providing stewardship advice on VAT and employment tax filings.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent organisational skills

Self-motivated and self-directed

Ability to develop talent

Education

Qualified Accountant or Tax Adviser

Job description

Our client is a leading global expert in the provision of welding and coating services and operates in several jurisdictions around the world. With private equity backing and strong growth ambitions, they are evolving their strategy and market focus to play a leading role in the energy transition.

The Role

Having hired a Group Tax Director in 2025, they are now seeking a motivated Group Tax Manager to join their dynamic Finance team.

This is a value-adding role, working closely with the Group Tax Director to deliver exceptional tax services to their stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Managing all aspects of corporate tax filings for the Group globally, including managing relationships within the finance team and with external advisers.

Preparation of the tax provision and associated disclosures for inclusion in the Group’s consolidated and individual statutory financial statements

Assisting the Group Tax Director with developing and maintaining transfer pricing documentation and policies in line with OECD guidelines.

Supporting tax audits in the UK and overseas.

Providing stewardship advice to the Group in respect of VAT and employment tax filings.

Assisting the Group Tax Director with tax process improvements for direct and indirect tax activities

Supporting the Group Tax Director with ad-hoc tax projects such as new country entry and future M&A activities.

Key Requirements

Skills & Experience

Job Specific Education Required:

Qualified Accountant or Tax Adviser (newly qualified)

Work Experience Required:

Broad experience of UK tax and tax accounting

International tax experience is beneficial but not essential

Skills and Knowledge Required:

Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with an ability to communicate Tax matters to the right people, with the right information, in the right way, at the right time

Highly self-motivated, self-directed, with strong attention to detail

Excellent organisational and time management skills

A mindset of continuous improvement and an ability to develop talent for self and others

Occasional travel for business meetings

Due to current workloads, Simpson Booth regrets to inform that in the instance you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, you are to consider your application unsuccessful at this time.