Senior Tax Analyst

Synergi; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergi MENA is recruiting a Senior Accounting & Tax Analyst to support tax compliance and regional finance operations for a multinational pharmaceutical company in Dubai.

The role requires strong UAE VAT knowledge, corporate tax experience, and hands-on accounting skills across month-end close, AP, GL and reporting. SAP experience is preferred; multinational exposure is a plus. You will collaborate with external tax advisors and regional teams to ensure timely filings and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 5+ years' experience in corporate tax, VAT and financial accounting.
• Hands-on experience preparing and filing tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and GCC tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage UAE corporate tax and VAT provisioning and filings alongside external tax consultants.
• Review tax compliance and risks across MENA markets.
• Manage accounts payable, banking, general ledger and month-end close.
• Support financial reporting, audits, internal controls and systems improvements.

Skills

Corporate tax

VAT

Financial accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Synergi MENA is recruiting on behalf of a multinational pharmaceutical company for a Senior Accounting & Tax Analyst to support tax compliance and regional finance operations.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage UAE corporate tax and VAT provisioning and filings alongside external tax consultants.
• Review tax compliance and risks across MENA markets.
• Manage accounts payable, banking, general ledger and month-end close.
• Support financial reporting, audits, internal controls and systems improvements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Taxation.
• 5+ years' experience across corporate tax, VAT and financial accounting.
• Hands-on experience preparing and filing tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and GCC tax regulations.
• Solid accounting, month-end close and reporting experience.
• Ideally, experience working within a multinational organisation.

Professional accounting or tax qualifications, regional experience and SAP knowledge are preferred.