Tax Manager

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Corporate Tax Specialist to lead the UAE CT function within the Finance team. The role focuses on optimizing the effective tax rate while ensuring full compliance with UAE CT rules and timely filings.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in accounting/finance (CPA/CA/ACCA preferred), plus 8+ years in in-house taxation, with strong ERP and Excel skills, and excellent stakeholder management. Arabic a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent certification (CPA/CA/ACCA).
• Tax accreditation is strongly preferred.
• Min. 8 years of management level experience in an in-house taxation role.
• Previous exposure to UAE tax system is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the corporate tax function for the organization.
• Ensure compliance with UAE CT rules and timely CT filings and reporting.
• Act as SME and primary contact for CT matters for staff and leadership.
• Develop and communicate local CT planning strategies and tax-efficient structures.
• Advise on CT implications of business transactions and optimize tax cost.
• Coordinate with IT for tax configuration in ERP systems and automation.

Skills

Tax compliance

CT laws

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master in accounting/finance

CPA/CA/ACCA

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Job description

A leading UAE-based construction and investment group is seeking an experienced Corporate Tax (CT) Specialist to join its Finance team and lead the organization's corporate tax function.

Key Accountabilities:

He or She shall:

• Be accountable for optimized effective tax rate in UAE, respecting currently focused on CT, the role is accountable to evolve with the regulations over time.
• Be accountable for the local tax group and related filings and own the business relation with FTA.
• Be the subject matter expert and first port of call for all CT matters for the staff (finance directors, accountants, business leaders, tax champions)
• Ensure the UAE Companies are fully compliant with applicable CT rules and regulations as well as the tax returns and reporting are being submitted accurately and on time
• Identify, quantify and communicate local CT planning strategies, including researching and developing the most tax efficient action plan and/or ownership structure
• Advise on CT implications of business transactions, analyzing related risks, and presenting solutions to optimize tax cost and structure.
• Ensure delivery of all local tax regulatory requirements, incl CT filing, registering entities for CT and ensuring that the Group’s records with FTA are up to date and correct.
• Have the understanding of the UAE CT laws, Double Treaty Taxation and TP best practices, where tax optimization structure is adopted
• Monitor and manage the local CT reporting requirements including Country by Country Reporting and Economic Substance Reporting; ensuring that the new processes are properly set up to accurately capture and record tax sensitive information
• Cooperate with IT on design, implementation, and enhancement of the tax configuration in company’s ERP systems; identification, and support with automation of manual processes,
• Implement and execute the tax training strategy for key business users across the Group,
• Enhance tax communication and coordination throughout the organization

Job Communication:

Internal:

• Business leadership team
• Finance leaders of companies
• Accounting ; Legal and Treasury
• Group Function
• Internal Auditors

External:

• Tax Authorities
• External advisors (tax, legal)
• Third party vendors and customers
• External Audit

Core Technical Competencies:

• Comprehensive understanding of tax compliance and local CT laws
• Skilled in the CT system in GCC is essential, including the considerations of industry specific regulations

Core Interpersonal Competencies:

• Teamwork: business partner and finance integration
• Communication: pro-active
• Integrity: always

IT Skills:

• Advanced excel skills
• ERP experience such as Oracle or SAP.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills:

• Master’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent certification (CPA, CA, ACCA ect…)
• Tax accreditation is strongly preferred
• Min. 8 years of management level experience in an in-house taxation role within multicultural environments (supplemented with experience in a Big 4 firm is an asset),
• Previous Exposure to UAE tax system is a must
• Critical thinking, curious
• Ability to build successful relationships with stakeholders at all levels, regardless of functional background
• Fluent in English (Arabic would be an advantage)