Regional Accounting & Tax Manager

Henkel group; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a Regional Accounting & Tax Manager in Dubai to oversee regional tax and accounting activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and governance. You will lead tax reporting, liaise with authorities, and drive process improvements across multiple jurisdictions.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in accounting/tax, strong IFRS knowledge, and experience in multinational or Big Four environments. The role requires cross-country collaboration and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of working experience in accounting/tax.
• University degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, Economics or related field.
• Experience in accounting and/or tax in a multinational or Big Four environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting.
• Good knowledge of corporate taxation, indirect taxes and transfer pricing.
• Tax accounting and IAS 12 knowledge, including current and deferred taxes.
• Experience with statutory reporting, external audits and internal controls is an advantage.
• Experience across multiple countries and jurisdictions desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a pragmatic approach.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication across countries and functions.

Responsibilities

• Drive tax optimization initiatives and leverage incentives across the region.
• Ensure compliance with direct/indirect tax regulations (corporate tax, VAT, withholding tax).
• Serve as main contact for tax authorities, advisors, audits, disputes.
• Lead accurate tax reporting, filings, and disclosures for internal/external stakeholders.
• Provide expert tax guidance and support tax policy implementation.
• Partner on strategic projects including investments, restructurings, and system implementations.
• Strengthen internal controls to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
• Stay ahead of regulatory developments and implement new tax requirements regionally.
• Collaborate with Finance and business teams to align accounting, tax, and operations.
• Support regional accounting activities and financial reporting, with process improvements.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Corporate tax

Transfer pricing

VAT compliance

IAS 12

Internal controls

Audit support

Multinational exposure

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Job description

About this Position

As our Regional Accounting & Tax Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring financial integrity, tax compliance, and effective governance across the region. Acting as a trusted business partner, you will oversee regional tax and accounting activities, support strategic business initiatives, and drive process improvements to ensure compliance with evolving regulations. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, lead complex projects, and contribute to the organization's continued growth and operational excellence.

What you´ll do

• Drive tax optimization initiatives and identify opportunities to leverage available tax incentives and efficiencies across the region.
• Ensure full compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations, including corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, and other local tax requirements.
• Serve as the key point of contact for tax authorities, external advisors, audits, inspections, disputes, and tax-related inquiries.
• Lead accurate and timely tax reporting, filings, and disclosures for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide expert tax guidance to the business and support the implementation of tax policies, processes, and governance standards.
• Partner on strategic projects, including investments, mergers, acquisitions, legal entity restructurings, and system
• implementations, to assess and manage tax implications.
• Strengthen and monitor tax-related internal controls to ensure compliance, accuracy, and risk mitigation.
• Stay ahead of regulatory developments and lead the implementation of new tax requirements across the region.
• Collaborate closely with Finance and business teams to ensure alignment between accounting, tax, and operational objectives.
• Support regional accounting activities, financial reporting requirements, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

What makes you a good fit

• 5 – 10 years working experience
• University degree in Accounting, Tax,Finance, Economics or a related field
• Relevant professional experience acrossAccounting and/or Tax, preferably within a multinational organisation orBig Four environment
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financialreporting, with the ability to assess and advise on complex accountingmatters
• Good practical knowledge of corporatetaxation, indirect taxes and transfer pricing
• Solid knowledge of tax accounting andIAS 12, including current and deferred taxes
• Experience with statutory reporting,external audits and internal controls is an advantage
• Experience working across multiplecountries and jurisdictions is highly desirable
• Strong analytical and problem-solvingcapabilities with a hands-on, pragmatic approach
• Strong stakeholder management andcommunication skills, with the ability to work effectively acrosscountries and functions

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.