Head of Tax

PXGEO; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine geophysical service provider in Dubai seeks a Head of Tax to oversee the company's tax strategy across its entities. The candidate will ensure compliance with international tax frameworks, deliver tax structuring advice, and manage risks associated with tax exposure. Ideal applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, at least 10 years of experience in tax compliance, and strong analytical and communication skills. This critical role supports global operations and promotes strategic improvements within the tax function.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in major accounting firm, large corporate tax department or government tax office.
• Previous experience in permanent establishment taxation and tax treaty application.
• Extensive experience of global offshore tax issues and crossborder operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the Company’s tax strategy balancing compliance and efficiency.
• Deliver strategic tax structuring advice for international projects.
• Ensure robust risk management frameworks to mitigate tax exposure.
• Drive process improvements and embed best practices across the organization.
• Monitor tax developments and engage with advisors and authorities.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Research skills

Transfer pricing

Global offshore tax issues

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics or Accounting

Master’s Degree in Tax

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

Job description

Description

Welcome to PXGEO

PXGEO is an innovative marine geophysical service provider combining the strengths of ocean bottom and towed streamer seismic data acquisition techniques to deliver seamless subsurface imaging for a sustainable future.

What's the role

Head of Tax is responsible for setting and executing the Company’s tax strategy across its entities and PEs providing a high‑level oversight of all direct and indirect tax matters including corporate income tax, VAT, employment and mobile workforce taxation and crossborder withholding tax. The position holder will play a key role in supporting global operations ensuring compliance with international tax frameworks including OECD and BEPS requirements.

Key

• Develop lead and continuously refine the Company’s tax strategy balancing compliance, operational efficiency and long‑term value creation.
• Deliver strategic tax structuring advice and risk assessments for international seismic exploration projects and country‑specific entry plans.
• Ensure robust risk management and governance frameworks are in place to anticipate and mitigate tax exposure providing guidance on tax risk and optimisation opportunities.
• Continuously drive process improvements within the tax function embedding best practices across the organization.
• Monitor tax developments and assess their impact on the Company’s operations. Proactively engage with advisors and authorities as needed to ensure the Company’s interests are represented and safeguarded.

Requirements

Who are we looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics or Accounting is required; Master’s Degree in Tax or CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in either a major accounting firm, a large corporate tax department or within a relevant government tax office.
• Previous experience of permanent establishment taxation, tax treaty application and transfer pricing.
• Extensive experience of global offshore tax issues (e.g. from the seismic or other offshore industries) and crossborder operations.
• Strong communication, problem solving, analytical and research skills with the ability to translate complex tax issues into clear business impacts.
• Highly proactive, commercially minded and solutions‑oriented.

Required Experience:

Director