Tax Manager

CSG MIDDLE EAST FOR GLASS INDUSTRY - L.L.C - S.P.C; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in the glass industry is seeking an experienced tax professional to develop a comprehensive tax management framework and ensure compliance with local tax regulations. The role involves overseeing corporate income tax and VAT filings, providing tax training to internal teams, and leading interactions with tax authorities. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in finance, at least 4 years of UAE tax experience, and relevant professional certifications such as ACCA or ITM. Strong communication skills and adaptability are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English as a working language; Chinese or Arabic is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in finance-related field.
• Minimum 4 years of UAE experience in tax-related roles.

Responsibilities

• Build a tax management framework and formulate policies.
• Oversee corporate income tax and VAT compliance.
• Support organizational structure and business model planning.
• Lead tax audits and dispute resolutions.
• Conduct training on international tax laws.

Skills

Fluent in English

Chinese or Arabic

Strong verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance

Tools

ACCA certification

ITM certification

Job description

1. System Development and Enhancement

Participate in building a tax management framework—including objectives, strategies, and methodologies that align with the company’s development strategy; formulate tax management policies to support the achievement of tax objectives and ensure effective implementation.

2. Tax Compliance and Filing Management

Responsible for registration and system setup for all applicable tax categories; establish overseas tax invoicing systems to ensure compliant tax-related operations; oversee corporate income tax, value-added tax, and other tax filings to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.

3. Tax Planning and Risk Control

Continuously monitor and collect tax and financial information from countries relevant to business operations and assess their impacts on the company and the group; support the group in organizational structure design and business model planning; consolidate company tax data and conduct tax analysis and risk assessments based on financial and operational performance.

4. Tax Authority Relations & Audit Handling

Build and maintain cooperation with local accounting firms and tax authorities to obtain professional resources; lead local tax dispute resolution and coordinate local teams in responding to customs and tax audits.

5. Process Optimization and Tax Training

Conduct regular training for internal teams on international tax laws and transfer pricing to standardize compliance practices; collaborate cross-functionally to provide tax support for business operations and supply chain planning; promote the implementation of tax automation tools to reduce manual errors and regularly publish materials such as Cross-Border Taxation Guidelines.

6. Tax Incentives and Subsidy Applications

Legally and compliantly maximize the use of tax incentive policies; organize and participate in negotiations for local fiscal/tax subsidy programs to secure favorable policies for the company.

7. Other tasks assigned by management

Skills

Requirements

• Language skills: Fluent in English as working language, Chinese or Arabic is a plus.
• Education background: bachelor’s degree and above, major in finance field.
• Working experience: minimum 4 years of UAE experience exclusively in tax-related area.
• Professional certificate: hold relative certificate such as ACCA, ITM, etc.
• Personal Attributes: Possesses strong verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities; demonstrates approachability, a strong sense of responsibility, and a high level of professionalism.