Manager / Senior Manager – Tax

WSP in the Middle East; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 260,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a senior tax professional to lead taxation across the Middle East region, ensuring compliance with local regulations and integration with global tax standards.

You will oversee tax reporting and advisory on direct, indirect, and employment taxes, manage transfer pricing, and support strategic decisions with finance, external auditors, and leadership in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years’ experience in tax, including time with a Big 4 or reputable advisory firm.
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Knowledge of Middle East tax laws and regulations, practices and procedures.
• Solid knowledge of accounting and finance.
• Ability to develop creative, defensible and advantageous tax results within the boundaries of tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with local tax regulations across the Middle East, including timely submission of corporate tax, withholding tax, and VAT returns.
• Review and assess all material transactions from a tax perspective and ensure that tax risks and mitigations are effectively communicated to management.
• Apply strong knowledge across direct, indirect, and employment taxes, including transfer pricing.
• Maintain compliance trackers and assist in developing review programs/checklists.
• Facilitate resolution of tax assessments, by ensuring all data is readily available to support tax positions taken.
• Assist in evaluating uncertain tax positions and supporting tax provisioning discussions.
• Advise on tax implications of business transactions and provide solutions to reduce tax cost.
• Advise on cross-border transactions with emphasis on permanent establishment risks, withholding tax implications, registration requirements and availability of treaty relief.
• Assist in legal entities consolidation/reduction exercise, acquisitions and restructuring.

Skills

Analytical thinking

English communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Transfer pricing knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

Job Description

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

Role Purpose

Support and manage taxation activities across the Middle East business, ensuring full compliance with local regulations and alignment with global standards. Oversee tax reporting, and advisory across direct and indirect taxes, while proactively identifying risks and delivering commercially sound solutions. Work closely with finance teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders to support strategic decision-making, drive tax efficiency, and ensure accurate and timely delivery of all tax obligations in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with local tax regulations across the Middle East, including timely submission of corporate tax, withholding tax, and VAT returns.
• Review and assess all material transactions from a tax perspective and ensure that tax risks and mitigations are effectively communicated to management.
• Apply strong knowledge across direct, indirect, and employment taxes, including transfer pricing.
• Maintain compliance trackers and assist in developing review programs/checklists.
• Facilitate resolution of tax assessments, by ensuring all data is readily available to support tax positions taken.
• Assist in evaluating uncertain tax positions and supporting tax provisioning discussions.
• Advise on tax implications of business transactions and provide solutions to reduce tax cost.
• Advise on cross-border transactions with emphasis on permanent establishment risks, withholding tax implications, registration requirements and availability of treaty relief.
• Assist in corporate restructuring and provide support in acquisitions.
• Provide financial information and ratios required for bids.
• Keep the business informed of tax issues and analyze impact of legislative changes.
• Ensure proper recognition of current and deferred taxes.
• Reporting directly to VP – Global Taxation, with a dotted line to Regional Finance leadership.
• Coordinate information requirements with local finance teams and external auditors.
• Support the assessment and implementation of OECD Pillar Two (Global Minimum Tax) requirements, coordinating with Global Tax and local finance teams.
• Understand transfer pricing and disclosure requirements.
• Assist in legal entities consolidation/reduction exercise, acquisitions and restructuring.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years’ experience in tax, including time with a Big 4 or reputable advisory firm.
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Knowledge of Middle East tax laws and regulations, practices and procedures.
• Solid knowledge of accounting and finance.
• Ability to develop creative, defensible and advantageous tax results within the boundaries of tax legislation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex tax regulations and provide practical solutions.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in managing tax filings, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities: Capable of handling concurrent deadlines and obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to align tax strategies to business objectives and drive value.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and work across multiple function.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive and self-driven, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.
• Effective communication skills, capable of simplifying complex tax concepts for non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong risk awareness and judgement in identifying and mitigating tax exposures.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work across regional and global teams.
• Adaptable and resilient, able to operate in a fast-paced and evolving regulatory environment

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