Tax Manager

Yello; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Yello in Dubai seeks a seasoned tax professional to lead and manage all tax matters for the Group's international operations. You will oversee corporate income tax, VAT/GST, withholding tax, and other direct and indirect tax obligations across jurisdictions.

The role requires a deep understanding of UAE Corporate Tax and VAT, plus experience with transfer pricing and cross-border transactions. Frequent international travel to Africa and Asia-Pacific may be required.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• 8–12 years of relevant tax experience.
• Experience in Big 4 or multinational group environment.
• Strong background in international taxation and cross-border transactions.
• Solid understanding of UAE Corporate Tax and VAT.
• Experience with transfer pricing documentation and TP principles.
• Knowledge of withholding taxes and international tax treaties.
• Ability to work independently in a standalone role.
• Commercially minded with strong analytical capabilities.
• Experience managing external advisors and tax authority relationships.
• Travel to Africa and APAC on a monthly basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tax matters across the Group's international operations.
• Oversee corporate income tax, VAT/GST, withholding tax and other tax obligations.
• Coordinate UAE corporate tax and VAT compliance.
• Manage tax reporting and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Review cross-border transactions and international business activities.
• Advise on intercompany structures and planning for growth.
• Support transfer pricing documentation and benchmarking.
• Liaise with external tax advisors on returns, audits and regulatory matters.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and assess impact on the business.
• Travel regularly to international locations as required.

Skills

International tax

Cross-border transactions

Tax planning

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified CA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Our client is a privately owned international group with operations across a number of global markets. The business has a diversified portfolio and a strong presence in emerging economies, providing a dynamic and fast-paced environment for a commercially minded tax professional looking to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all tax matters across the Group's international operations
• Oversee corporate income tax, VAT/GST, withholding tax and other direct and indirect tax obligations
• Manage UAE Corporate Tax and VAT compliance requirements
• Coordinate tax reporting and compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Review and advise on cross-border transactions and international business activities
• Assess the tax implications of intercompany arrangements, financing structures, dividends and royalty payments
• Evaluate withholding tax positions and permanent establishment exposure across jurisdictions
• Support transfer pricing compliance, documentation reviews and benchmarking exercises
• Liaise with external tax advisors on tax returns, tax opinions, audits and regulatory matters
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the business
• Support tax planning initiatives and advise on efficient structures for investments and growth projects
• Review the tax implications of acquisitions, disposals, restructurings and corporate transactions
• Partner with Finance and Treasury teams on funding and financing arrangements
• Identify potential tax risks and ensure appropriate controls and processes are implemented
• Manage tax audits, disputes and correspondence with tax authorities
• Ensure accurate tax provisions and disclosures are reflected in financial reporting
• Maintain a comprehensive tax compliance calendar and ensure statutory deadlines are met
• Develop and maintain tax policies, procedures and governance frameworks
• Provide practical tax advice to commercial and operational teams
• Act as the primary tax subject matter expert across the organisation
• Travel regularly to international operating locations, including Africa, Asia-Pacific and other jurisdictions as required

Qualifications

• Qualified CA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification
• 8 to 12 years of relevant tax experience
• Previous experience within a Big 4 firm and/or multinational group environment
• Strong background in international taxation and cross-border transactions
• Solid understanding of UAE Corporate Tax and VAT
• Experience with transfer pricing principles and documentation requirements
• Knowledge of withholding taxes and international tax treaties
• Ability to work independently in a standalone role
• Commercially minded with strong analytical capabilities
• Experience managing external advisors and tax authority relationships
• Exposure to operations across Africa and/or the Asia-Pacific region would be beneficial
• Willingness and ability to undertake regular international travel - travelling on a monthly basis to the Africa offices