Tax Analyst

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

Job summary

Lockton in Dubai seeks a Tax professional to support regional tax management across the MENA region, blending technical tax knowledge with financial analysis and business understanding to drive compliant reporting.

You will collaborate with finance, operations and external advisors to deliver tax compliance, advisory projects and governance initiatives, including VAT, corporate tax, transfer pricing and Pillar Two requirements.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
• 2-4 years of relevant tax experience within multinational organisation.
• Exposure to accounting, finance and business operations to effectively support tax matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively across functions.

Responsibilities

• Support regional tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including Corporate Tax, VAT, Transfer Pricing, Pillar Two, Withholding Tax and other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare tax computations, reconciliations, tax workings and supporting documentation for tax reporting and compliance requirements.
• Conduct technical tax research and monitor legislative and regulatory developments, supporting implementation where required.
• Analyse financial information and business transactions to identify tax implications and support tax compliance and advisory activities.
• Coordinate with finance teams, other stakeholders and external advisors to obtain information, resolve tax-related matters and support ongoing tax initiatives.
• Support audits, tax authority enquiries, regulatory reporting and information requests by preparing documentation and technical analyses.
• Assist with transfer pricing documentation, Pillar Two reporting, tax provisions and other regional tax projects.
• Maintain tax compliance trackers, documentation and internal records while supporting continuous improvement of tax processes and controls.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax advisory

Financial analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent

Job description

At Lockton, we’re passionate about helping our people achieve their ultimate potential. Our people are curious, action-oriented, and always striving to make ourselves and those around us better. We’re active listeners working to ensure understanding and problem solvers developing innovative solutions. If you can see yourself delivering excellent service to clients, giving back to our communities and being a part of our caring culture, you belong here.

Purpose of the role

To support the Regional Tax Manager in delivering tax compliance, advisory and governance activities across the MENA region. The role will combine technical tax knowledge with financial analysis and business understanding to support regional tax obligations and reporting requirements.

Your Responsibilities

• Support regional tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including Corporate Tax, VAT, Transfer Pricing, Pillar Two, Withholding Tax and other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare tax computations, reconciliations, tax workings and supporting documentation for tax reporting and compliance requirements.
• Conduct technical tax research and monitor legislative and regulatory developments, supporting implementation where required.
• Analyse financial information and business transactions to identify tax implications and support tax compliance and advisory activities.
• Coordinate with finance teams, other stakeholders and external advisors to obtain information, resolve tax-related matters and support ongoing tax initiatives.
• Support audits, tax authority enquiries, regulatory reporting and information requests by preparing documentation and technical analyses.
• Assist with transfer pricing documentation, Pillar Two reporting, tax provisions and other regional tax projects.
• Maintain tax compliance trackers, documentation and internal records while supporting continuous improvement of tax processes and controls.

Required Qualifications

• Professional qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
• 2-4 years of relevant tax experience within multinational organisation.
• Exposure to accounting, finance and business operations to effectively support tax matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively across functions.