Tax Advisor

Imbono; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Imbono is seeking a Tax Advisor to support VAT and group tax across multiple jurisdictions. The role emphasizes indirect taxes, transfer pricing and cross-border reporting within a broad, group-wide scope.

The ideal candidate brings approximately six years of tax experience, strong VAT acumen and a background in a multinational or professional services environment. The position is permanent and based in Dubai with an emphasis on compliance and advisory work.

Qualifications

• Six years of progressive tax compliance and advisory experience.
• Strong VAT knowledge including return preparation and advisory support.
• Exposure to corporate tax compliance, reporting and transfer pricing.
• Experience coordinating multiple entities, jurisdictions and deadlines.
• Big Four background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate VAT returns, data collection, reconciliations and filing packs.
• Research and respond to routine tax queries on VAT, corporate, withholding and treaty matters.
• Maintain tax compliance calendar and trackers, monitor deadlines and escalate gaps.
• Support corporate tax compliance, tax provisions and reconciliations to financial statements.
• Assist with transfer pricing documentation, Local/Master File data requests and CbCR.
• Coordinate with external advisers, auditors and tax authorities for audits and information requests.
• Support FATCA/CRS classifications and Pillar Two readiness activities.
• Maintain audit-ready tax files and improve processes and controls.

Skills

VAT knowledge

Tax compliance

Transfer pricing

Data analysis

Communication

Fluent English

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Economics, Law or related

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are Imbono. A leading operator and provider of infrastructure and essential goods and services across emerging markets. There is no other emerging markets player like us. We work across our group to combine global capital and operational expertise in a single, integrated model. We are the architects of possibility - sharp thinkers, problem solvers, and resourceful innovators who make things happen when no one else can. And every project is built to last. Our ambition is to transform the lives of more than 100 million people by 2040 by expanding access to essential services such as water, energy, food, healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Our Mission is delivering integrated, high-impact solutions that expand access to essential services combining operational execution, local presence, strategic partnerships, and sustainable capital.

Department Overview

The Tax department leads the Group's tax strategy, compliance, and planning across multiple jurisdictions, covering corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing, and cross-border structuring. It manages tax risk, oversees regulatory change, and ensures accurate tax reporting under applicable accounting standards. The department supports the business on the tax implications of key decisions, investments, and financing arrangements. It also liaises with tax authorities, external advisers, and internal functions to maintain group-wide compliance and optimise the organisation's tax position.

Role Summary

The Tax Advisor will support the Group's tax function across indirect and direct taxes, with primary technical strength in VAT and other indirect taxes. The role will coordinate and prepare tax filings, reconciliations, reporting packs and supporting documentation, assist with routine tax advisory and business queries; liaise with Finance, Treasury, Legal, external advisers, auditors and tax authorities; and support transfer pricing, FATCA/CRS, Country-by-Country Reporting and Pillar Two readiness. This is a broad group tax role and is not limited to VAT compliance. This is an Individual contributor role with group-wide and multi-jurisdiction responsibilities.

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate VAT returns, including data collection, transaction review, reconciliations, supporting schedules, filing packs and payment instructions.
• Research and prepare initial responses to routine tax queries covering VAT, corporate tax, withholding tax, treaty matters, intercompany charges, contracts, invoices and payment flows.
• Maintain the Group tax compliance calendar and trackers, monitor deadlines, follow up with internal teams and advisers, and escalate risks or missing information promptly.
• Support corporate tax compliance, including registrations, return packs, tax computations, payment tracking, reconciliations to the trial balance and financial statements, and maintenance of supporting records.
• Prepare tax provisions, tax reporting schedules and group or consolidation reporting packs, and assist with the review of current and deferred tax balances and disclosures.
• Support transfer pricing compliance and documentation, including related-party schedules, intercompany transaction analysis, policy implementation, Local File and Master File data requests, and Country-by-Country Reporting requirements.
• Assist with FATCA and CRS classifications, annual or nil filings, entity records, data validation and coordination with relevant stakeholders and service providers.
• Support Pillar Two and GloBE readiness by gathering and validating data, maintaining supporting schedules and assisting with impact assessments and reporting requirements.
• Support tax input on new entities, transactions, investments and entry into new jurisdictions, including registrations, onboarding, due diligence and identification of key tax risks.
• Liaise with Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Legal, Procurement, IT and other business teams to obtain information, resolve tax issues and improve tax processes and controls.
• Coordinate with external tax advisers, statutory auditors and tax authorities, including preparation of information requests, audit support, tax confirmations, disclosures and responses to queries.
• Support e-invoicing and tax technology projects, including data mapping, testing, exception follow-up, control documentation and implementation support.
• Maintain complete, accurate and audit-ready tax files, working papers, approvals, correspondence and evidence in line with Group policies and statutory requirements.
• Identify process improvements and changes in tax legislation, communicate practical implications and support implementation under the direction of the Group Head of Tax.

Experience

• Approximately six years of progressive experience in tax compliance and advisory, gained in a multinational business, professional services firm or a combination of both.
• Strong practical experience in VAT, including return preparation, transaction analysis, reconciliations, registrations, audits and advisory support.
• Working knowledge of corporate tax compliance and tax accounting, with exposure to transfer pricing and international tax reporting requirements.
• Experience coordinating multiple entities, jurisdictions, deadlines and stakeholders.
• Big Four experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Economics, Law or a related discipline.
• Professional tax or accounting qualification, or progress towards one, such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, CTA or an equivalent qualification, is preferred.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of VAT and indirect tax principles, with the ability to analyse cross-border transactions, contracts and invoices.
• Good understanding of corporate tax, tax accounting, transfer pricing, FATCA/CRS, Country-by-Country Reporting and Pillar Two concepts.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills, including reconciliations and review of general ledger, trial balance and financial statement information.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain tax matters in practical business language.
• Strong organisation, documentation and project management skills, with close attention to detail and deadlines.
• Ability to research tax issues, form a well-supported initial view and identify matters requiring escalation or external advice.
• Fluent business English, additional languages are an advantage.
• Ownership and accountability: takes responsibility for deliverables and follows matters through to completion.
• Accuracy and control: produces high-quality work, maintains clear audit trails and applies a disciplined review mindset.
• Collaboration: works effectively with colleagues across functions, jurisdictions and levels of seniority.
• Commercial awareness: understands the business context and provides practical, proportionate tax support.
• Judgement and escalation: recognises risk, prioritises effectively and escalates technical or deadline concerns promptly.
• Continuous improvement: actively improves processes, trackers, controls and the use of data and technology.
• Integrity and confidentiality: handles sensitive financial and tax information responsibly.