Senior Middle East Tax Manager

KBR, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinzic seeks a Manager, Middle East Tax to lead tax matters across the region, guiding compliance, planning, and advisory activities. You will partner with Finance, Legal, and Project teams to support growth while ensuring BEPS Pillar Two and e-invoicing readiness.

You will oversee VAT matters, tax provisions, and audits, coordinating with external advisors and local authorities to address complex multi-jurisdictional issues. This is a high-impact leadership role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax or related field.
• 9+ years of progressive tax experience in multinational corporation, public accounting, or both.
• Experience supporting international tax matters and cross-border transactions.
• Experience with corporate tax accounting and tax provision reporting.
• Experience managing tax compliance, advisory, and audit activities across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax matters across the Middle East region, including direct tax, indirect tax, tax accounting, compliance, and advisory activities.
• Provide tax advice on proposals, contract reviews, business transactions, and strategic initiatives, including technical research and risk assessments.
• Review quarterly tax provisions and related tax accounting activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Coordinate with Finance and Accounting teams to maintain tax-related internal controls and support financial reporting.
• Oversee preparation and review of local country tax returns and ensure compliance with filing obligations.
• Manage tax audits, inquiries, and disputes with external advisors and local authorities.
• Support tax aspects of acquisitions, dispositions, restructurings, and other projects.
• Lead regional BEPS Pillar Two, e-invoicing, and evolving international tax developments.

Skills

Tax expertise

Stakeholder management

BEPS Pillar Two

VAT compliance

U.S. GAAP tax accounting

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Tax

CPA or Chartered Accountant

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Trinzic seeks a Manager, Middle East Tax to lead tax matters across the region, guiding compliance, planning, and advisory activities. You will partner with Finance, Legal, and Project teams to support growth while ensuring BEPS Pillar Two and e-invoicing readiness.

You will oversee VAT matters, tax provisions, and audits, coordinating with external advisors and local authorities to address complex multi-jurisdictional issues. This is a high-impact leadership role.