Tax Controls, Risk & Reporting Analyst

Client of Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Michael Page is seeking a Tax Risk and Compliance professional in Dubai to review tax calculations, ensure accuracy and drive improvements across tax processes. You will maintain the tax risk register, prepare senior-level reports, and coordinate with auditors and authorities to support compliance and governance.

The role emphasizes strong Excel, data analytics, and ERP experience, with Big 4 exposure preferred and professional qualifications advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, tax, audit, risk management or related field.
• 3 to 6 years of relevant tax, audit, accounting or risk experience.
• Big 4 or international firm experience preferred.
• Exposure to tax compliance, tax accounting, VAT, corporate or withholding tax.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience with dashboards, reporting tools and ERP systems.
• Professional qualifications advantageous (ACA/ACCA/CPA/CA).
• Confident communicator able to challenge data and present findings.

Responsibilities

• Review tax calculations, tax returns, reconciliations and supporting docs for accuracy and compliance.
• Perform independent control reviews across tax processes and identify improvements.
• Maintain and update the group's tax risk register with mitigation plans and ownership.
• Prepare risk summaries and management reports for senior finance leadership.
• Coordinate information requests for external and internal auditors and tax authorities.
• Monitor audit action points and ensure timely follow-up.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Confident communicator

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Audit, Risk Management or related discipline

ACA/ACCA/CPA/CA or progress towards one

Tools

ERP systems

Dashboards

Reporting tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Review tax calculations tax returns reconciliations and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance Perform independent control reviews across tax processes and identify areas for improvement Assess the quality completeness and consistency of tax records and compliance evidence Monitor and track remediation plans ensuring agreed corrective actions are implemented Maintain and update the group s tax risk register documenting risks mitigation plans and ownership Consolidate risk information from regional teams finance stakeholders and external advisors Track emerging tax legislation compliance issues audit developments and potential exposures Prepare risk summaries and management reports for senior finance leadership Develop and maintain tax dashboards covering compliance status audits risks and key performance indicators Review VAT corporate tax withholding tax and tax accounting balances and reconciliations Work closely with accounting and finance teams to improve tax data quality and reporting processes Support tax provisioning activities and reporting of material tax exposures Coordinate information requests and documentation for external auditors internal auditors and tax authorities Monitor audit action points and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding items Assist with transfer pricing documentation monitoring and compliance activities Maintain records relating to intercompany transactions and supporting agreements Support tax technology initiatives reporting enhancements and process improvement projects Identify control gaps recurring issues and opportunities to strengthen governance and compliance frameworks frameworks div div

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Audit, Risk Management or a related discipline.
• 3 to 6 years of relevant experience within tax, audit, accounting, risk or financial reporting.
• Big 4 or larger international accounting firm experience is strongly preferred.
• Exposure to tax compliance, tax accounting, VAT, corporate tax or withholding tax.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience with dashboards, reporting tools and ERP systems is advantageous.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA or progress towards one are advantageous.
• Confident communicator with the ability to challenge data, identify issues and present findings clearly