Tax Manager

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diversified group in Dubai is seeking a seasoned tax professional to manage direct tax and transfer pricing matters. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in direct tax, strong knowledge of the UAE tax regime, and fluency in Arabic. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful tax projects and collaborate with senior leadership within a dynamic, forward-thinking team.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on high-impact projects

Gain regional and international tax exposure

Collaboration with senior leadership

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in direct tax and transfer pricing.
• Prior Big 4 experience is mandatory.
• Arabic speaking is essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Direct Tax in managing all direct tax matters.
• Advise on compliance with local direct tax laws and transfer pricing rules.
• Assist in managing audits, risks, exposures, and tax planning initiatives.

Skills

tax compliance

transfer pricing

direct taxation

corporate taxation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance or Tax

Professional Tax Qualification (e.g., CTA, ACA, ATT)

Job description

Overview

To support the Group's tax strategy, focusing on direct tax, transfer pricing, and Pillar 2 implementation across all divisions, ensuring full compliance and effective project execution.

Client Details

Our client is a leading diversified group headquartered in Dubai. With a large footprint across various sectors, they are continuing to develop their in-house tax function to meet growing regulatory requirements and drive efficiency.

Description

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Direct Tax in managing all direct tax and transfer pricing matters
• Advise on compliance with local direct tax laws, transfer pricing rules, and accounting standards
• Assist in managing audits, risks, exposures, and tax planning initiatives
• Help prepare and maintain the Group's transfer pricing policies
• Support on implementing new tax regulations such as Pillar 2 and global minimum tax
• Identify and support tax automation and technology initiatives

Functional Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to transfer pricing and direct tax regulations across all geographies
• Maintain and support implementation of transfer pricing documentation
• Review direct tax filings including Corporate Tax, Withholding Tax
• Support in preparing for and responding to tax audits
• Liaise with external advisors and internal stakeholders to manage deliverables
• Track tax projects in coordination with relevant teams
• Lead internal workshops and training sessions to enhance awareness
• Maintain a central database of all direct tax documents

Technology & Project Support:

• Contribute to tax process improvement and automation
• Maintain tax project documentation and escalate key issues as needed
• Collaborate with the Head of Tax to deliver projects on time and within budget

Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance or Tax
• Professional Tax Qualification (e.g., CTA, ACA, ATT)
• Minimum 7 years of experience in direct tax and transfer pricing; a mix of in-house and consultancy is ideal
• Prior Big 4 experience is mandatory
• Arabic speaking is essential for the role
• Strong knowledge of UAE tax regime; GCC and international exposure is a plus
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Result-driven with high analytical and presentation capabilities

Job Offer

• Join a highly reputable and well-established Group headquartered in Dubai
• Opportunity to work on high-impact tax projects and regulatory implementations
• Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional collaboration
• Gain regional and international tax exposure in a dynamic environment
• Work in a forward-thinking tax function investing in automation and best practice
• Be part of a growing in-house tax team shaping the Group's tax agenda

Skills

• tax compliance
• transfer pricing
• direct taxation
• corporate taxation