Pillar Two Tax Lead (GloBE) Dubai

Chalhoub Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chalhoub Group in Dubai is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to lead the Pillar Two GloBE compliance programme and support our broader Middle East direct tax obligations. This role is hands-on and central to major international tax reforms, with responsibilities spanning registrations, safe harbour transitions, GIR and local return filings.

You will manage DMTT IIR/UTPR compliance, maintain the group structure, perform ETR calculations, coordinate data with Tax, Group Reporting and FP&A, and

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CPA/CA/ADIT or equivalent qualification.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax Law or Economics.
• 2–3 years of Pillar Two or corporate tax experience in Consulting or in-house role.
• Hands-on Pillar Two experience including safe harbour analysis, ETR modelling and top-up tax.
• Strong Excel and data-handling skills with ability to build and validate multi-entity calculations.
• Excellent English communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Pillar Two DMTT IIR and UTPR compliance and reporting.
• Manage group-level Pillar Two compliance and reporting deadlines.
• Maintain Pillar Two group structure including entity classifications.
• Prepare transitional CbCR Safe Harbour calculations and jurisdiction analysis.
• Perform detailed Pillar Two calculations for GloBE mechanics and Top-up Tax.
• Own the data lifecycle and coordinate with Group Reporting, Finance, FP&A and in-country teams.
• Prepare the GloBE Information Return and local DMTT/IIR returns where applicable.
• Monitor Pillar Two registrations and notifications as jurisdictions enact rules.
• Prepare Pillar Two tax provisions for actuals and budget cycles, including IAS 12 disclosures.
• Maintain the Pillar Two position paper with positions and judgments.
• Maintain a compliance calendar with status reporting to management.
• Regional direct tax compliance support for Kuwait and Qatar including filings and tax clearance.

Skills

Pillar Two

English communication

Regulatory analysis

Data handling

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPA/CA/ADIT

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Tax/Economics

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Chalhoub Group in Dubai is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to lead the Pillar Two GloBE compliance programme and support our broader Middle East direct tax obligations. This role is hands-on and central to major international tax reforms, with responsibilities spanning registrations, safe harbour transitions, GIR and local return filings.

You will manage DMTT IIR/UTPR compliance, maintain the group structure, perform ETR calculations, coordinate data with Tax, Group Reporting and FP&A, and