Senior Tax Analyst – Global FinTech (Multi‑Jurisdiction)

Optasia Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Performance-based bonus scheme

Private healthcare insurance

All the tech gear you need to work

Job summary

Optasia Group seeks a Senior Tax Analyst to support the Group Tax Manager with UAE and international tax matters. You will own selected workstreams, including tax research, provisions, returns and advisory work for multiple jurisdictions across Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

The role requires hands-on expertise in corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing and compliance, with strong communication skills and autonomy to manage complex tax positions for a fintech-enabled group.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UAE taxes (corporate tax, VAT) and cross-border issues.
• Ability to research laws, treaties and guidance and translate into positions.
• Experience drafting memos and providing clear tax positions to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Research corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax and other indirect taxes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Review and draft tax provisions, returns and compliance filings; support audits.
• Assist with transfer pricing and documentation, including Master Local Files and benchmarking.
• Support Group Tax Manager and act as back-up when required.

Skills

Tax research

VAT

Transfer pricing

Corporate tax

Excel

Financial reporting

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Tax/Accounting/Finance/Law

Tools

ERP systems

Tax software

Job description

Optasia Group seeks a Senior Tax Analyst to support the Group Tax Manager with UAE and international tax matters. You will own selected workstreams, including tax research, provisions, returns and advisory work for multiple jurisdictions across Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

The role requires hands-on expertise in corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing and compliance, with strong communication skills and autonomy to manage complex tax positions for a fintech-enabled group.