Tax Manager

AJAX SYSTEMS TRADING DMCC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajax Systems, a leading international technology company and the largest security systems manufacturer in Europe, is expanding its Group Tax Team and seeking a Senior Tax Manager. You will oversee tax matters across the group’s international entities including UAE, EU, North America and Vietnam, balancing strategic planning with compliance and transfer pricing.

The role requires strong communication with Finance, Legal and external advisors, a hands‑on approach to tax risks, and a proven track

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in international and corporate taxation, tax structuring and dispute resolution.
• Experience supporting companies across multiple jurisdictions and establishing new entities.
• Strong knowledge of transfer pricing documentation (Master File/Local File) and OECD BEPS.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a portfolio of jurisdictions across the Ajax Group.
• Support international expansion and structuring of new entities in UAE/EU/NA/Vietnam.
• Improve the Group tax model and ensure compliance with transfer pricing and reporting.
• Coordinate external tax advisors and review tax deliverables.
• Identify tax risks and clearly communicate solutions to stakeholders.

Skills

International taxation

Corporate taxation

Tax structuring

Transfer pricing

OECD BEPS

CFC rules

EU anti-tax avoidance

Tax compliance

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Job description

Ajax Systems is an international technology company and the largest manufacturer of security systems in Europe. We are expanding our Group Tax Team and looking for a Senior Tax Manager who will be responsible for tax matters across the Group's international companies including entities in the UAE, the European Union, North America and Vietnam. The Group Tax Team supports Ajax Systems global operations and works closely with Finance, Legal, Accounting, Treasury and other business functions. The team is responsible for developing efficient and compliant tax solutions that support the company’s international growth. This role combines strategic tax planning with hands‑on management of compliance, transfer pricing, external advisors and tax risks across multiple jurisdictions. In this role you will independently manage an assigned portfolio of jurisdictions, participate in structuring new business lines and international expansion, improve the Group’s tax model and maintain a high level of compliance with local, European and international tax requirements.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of professional experience in international taxation, corporate taxation, tax structuring, and tax dispute resolution; strong knowledge of corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, double taxation treaties, and international tax principles;
• practical experience supporting companies operating across multiple jurisdictions;
• experience with international business structuring, establishment of new legal entities, and tax‑effect modelling;
• solid understanding of transfer pricing requirements, including Master File and Local File documentation;
• knowledge of OECD guidelines, BEPS initiatives, CFC rules, economic substance requirements, and EU anti‑tax avoidance regulations;
• experience coordinating external tax advisors and reviewing tax compliance deliverables;
• strong analytical skills and the ability to identify, assess, and clearly communicate tax risks and solutions;
• ability to independently manage complex cross‑functional projects and multiple workstreams; excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills; fluent written and spoken English.
• Experience in a Big4 company and/or an in‑house tax role within an international group operating in the EU and the UAE will be highly preferred.

Preferred qualifications

• Professional experience with tax matters in the UAE, EU countries, North America, or Vietnam;
• experience supporting international expansion and establishing companies in new jurisdictions;
• practical knowledge of EU Directives, including the Parent‑Subsidiary Directive;
• experience assessing the impact of BEPS 2.0 and Pillar 2 requirements;
• participation in tax audits, disputes, or negotiations with tax authorities;
• proficiency in one or more European languages;
• experience working within a rapidly growing international technology or manufacturing company.