Senior Tax Strategy & Compliance Leader

YOSH; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

YOSH in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Tax Manager to lead the tax strategy, compliance and planning across the group’s diverse businesses. You will ensure adherence to UAE tax laws, optimize tax efficiency and work with senior management and external advisers to implement best-in-class policies.

The role covers transfer pricing, VAT, corporate tax, and cross-border tax risk management, with responsibilities spanning audits, structuring, and ERP tax module implementation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant tax experience (Big 4 / large group preferred).
• Hands-on experience with UAE Mainland and Free Zone tax frameworks.
• Strong expertise in UAE VAT Corporate Tax Transfer Pricing and International Tax.
• M&A tax due diligence and contract review experience is essential.
• Proficiency in tax technology and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax strategy compliance and planning across the group's diversified sectors.
• Oversee UAE Corporate Tax VAT, ensure timely filings and reporting.
• Develop governance frameworks and policies to mitigate tax risk.
• Coordinate transfer pricing policy across units and with external advisors.
• Engage with tax authorities, audits, disputes, and regulatory changes.

Skills

UAE mainland tax

UAE VAT

Corporate Tax

Transfer Pricing

M&A due diligence

Tax governance

ERP systems

Tax technology

Stakeholder management

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance (or related field)

CA / ACCA / CPA

Tax Diploma certification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Oracle

Job description

YOSH in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Tax Manager to lead the tax strategy, compliance and planning across the group’s diverse businesses. You will ensure adherence to UAE tax laws, optimize tax efficiency and work with senior management and external advisers to implement best-in-class policies.

The role covers transfer pricing, VAT, corporate tax, and cross-border tax risk management, with responsibilities spanning audits, structuring, and ERP tax module implementation.