Tax Director

Confidential Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 661,000 - 955,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking an experienced Tax Director to lead the Group's tax strategy, governance, compliance and advisory activities across a complex and growing business environment in the GCC.

The role requires a strong UK or US tax background, ideally gained within a Big Four firm or international professional services organisation, with the ability to advise the Board on cross-border strategy, M&A, transfer pricing and BEPS developments.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant tax experience with Director or Head of Tax level.
• Strong UK or US tax expertise essential.
• Experience in multinational corporate or Big Four environments.
• Experience with transfer pricing and BEPS Pillar Two is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Group's overall tax strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and growth plans.
• Oversee corporate tax, international tax, indirect tax and other relevant tax matters across the Group and its subsidiaries.
• Provide senior-level advice on tax planning, structuring and risk management.
• Lead tax analysis for M&A, acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, JVs and other strategic transactions.
• Advise management on the tax implications of new investments, business structures and cross-border activities.
• Oversee tax compliance, tax reporting, filings and interactions with tax authorities and external advisers.
• Establish and maintain robust tax governance, controls, policies and processes.
• Monitor changes in international tax legislation and assess their impact on the Group.
• Provide leadership on transfer pricing, cross-border transactions and international tax structuring.
• Oversee implementation and compliance relating to OECD BEPS / Pillar Two and other relevant international tax developments, where applicable.
• Manage tax audits, enquiries, disputes and controversy matters in coordination with external advisers.
• Partner closely with Finance, Legal, Corporate Development, Treasury and senior management on complex commercial matters.
• Provide tax input into investment decisions, financing structures and corporate transactions.
• Manage relationships with Big Four firms, legal advisers, tax authorities and other external stakeholders.
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing tax function, including setting standards, processes and talent development.
• Present tax risks, opportunities and recommendations clearly to senior management and the Board.

Skills

UK tax background

US tax background

Strategic leadership

Transfer pricing

M&A tax

Cross-border tax

Education

UK/US tax qualification (ACA/CTA/CPA/EA)

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Big Four experience

International tax governance

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Tax Director to lead the Group's tax strategy, governance, compliance and advisory activities across a complex and growing business environment.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong UK or US tax background, ideally gained within a Big Four firm, international professional services organisation or a large multinational corporate environment.

This is a senior leadership position requiring a combination of strong technical tax expertise, commercial judgement and strategic thinking, with the ability to advise senior management on tax implications across business operations, investments, restructurings and transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Group's overall tax strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and growth plans.
• Oversee corporate tax, international tax, indirect tax and other relevant tax matters across the Group and its subsidiaries.
• Provide senior-level advice on tax planning, structuring and risk management.
• Lead tax analysis for M&A, acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, JVs and other strategic transactions.
• Advise management on the tax implications of new investments, business structures and cross-border activities.
• Oversee tax compliance, tax reporting, filings and interactions with tax authorities and external advisers.
• Establish and maintain robust tax governance, controls, policies and processes.
• Monitor changes in international tax legislation and assess their impact on the Group.
• Provide leadership on transfer pricing, cross-border transactions and international tax structuring.
• Oversee implementation and compliance relating to OECD BEPS / Pillar Two and other relevant international tax developments, where applicable.
• Manage tax audits, enquiries, disputes and controversy matters in coordination with external advisers.
• Partner closely with Finance, Legal, Corporate Development, Treasury and senior management on complex commercial matters.
• Provide tax input into investment decisions, financing structures and corporate transactions.
• Manage relationships with Big Four firms, legal advisers, tax authorities and other external stakeholders.
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing tax function, including setting standards, processes and talent development.
• Present tax risks, opportunities and recommendations clearly to senior management and the Board.

Candidate Profile

• 15+ years of relevant tax experience, with significant experience at Director / Head of Tax level or equivalent.
• Strong UK or US tax background is essential.
• Experience in corporate tax, international tax and tax advisory within a Big Four, multinational corporation, investment group or comparable organisation.
• Strong technical understanding of international tax, cross-border structuring and corporate tax matters.
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and complex corporate structures.
• Proven experience advising on M&A, restructuring, investments and other strategic transactions.
• Strong understanding of tax governance, compliance, risk management and tax reporting.
• Experience with transfer pricing and international tax planning.
• Knowledge of OECD BEPS / Pillar Two and evolving global tax frameworks is highly desirable.
• Experience managing tax audits, disputes and relationships with tax authorities.
• Strong commercial understanding and the ability to translate complex tax matters into practical business recommendations.
• Proven experience managing and developing tax teams.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with senior executives, Boards, investors and external advisers.

Qualifications

• UK: ACA, CTA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• US: CPA, EA or equivalent recognised US tax qualification.
• A combination of UK and US tax experience would be highly advantageous.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or a related discipline.

Ideal Background

We are particularly interested in candidates currently or previously working as:

• Tax Director / Head of Tax
• International Tax Director
• Corporate Tax Director
• Tax Partner / Senior Tax Manager - Big Four
• US Tax Director / International Tax Director
• UK Tax Director / International Tax Director
• Group Tax Director within a multinational or investment group

Candidates from Big Four, multinational corporations, private equity/investment groups, sovereign or family investment offices and large international businesses are encouraged to apply.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be a strategic tax leader, not simply a technical tax specialist. You should be able to combine deep UK or US tax expertise with a strong understanding of international business, transactions and commercial decision-making.

You will be expected to challenge assumptions, identify tax risks and opportunities, and provide clear recommendations to senior stakeholders in a complex and fast-moving environment.

If you are an experienced Tax Director with a strong UK or US background and are interested in a senior Group-level opportunity in the GCC, we would like to hear from you.