Tax Manager - EMEA

TikTok; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to manage tax compliance in the Middle East and Africa. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in tax management, strong analytical skills, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and learning, addressing diverse tax matters across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive tax working experience in the Middle East/Africa region.
• Experience with large MNCs or Big4.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tax compliance requirements and procedures in the Middle East and Africa.
• Monitor and analyze tax legislation affecting operations.
• Conduct tax training sessions with stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Taxation

Job description

Overview

About the Team: TikTok is seeking an experienced Tax Manager in Dubai who will become an integral part of our global Tax Department. In this role, you will be responsible for tax matters in the Middle East & Africa region, including corporate income tax compliance, indirect tax compliance, tax planning, and tax audit, etc. The Tax Manager will face countless challenges and will have plenty of learning and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tax compliance requirements and procedures in the Middle East and Africa countries. Act as a point of contact with the local Tax Authority and Tax Advisor, handle and manage local tax compliance and filing, including value added tax (VAT), digital service tax (DST), corporate income tax, and withholding tax filing procedures.
• Monitor and analyze proposed and newly enacted tax legislation, regulations, and judicial decisions that impact the company operations and financial positions.
• Take ownership of tax validation, data reconciliation, VAT General Ledger accounts review on input tax and output tax and matching with the tax return(s); identify tax compliance issues/red flags and provide recommendations/practical solutions.
• Preliminary review of draft monthly/quarterly/annual local tax returns prepared by external advisors.
• Support tax team to conduct periodical tax compliance checks on business units and highlight areas of exceptions with document compliance requirements.
• Support in conducting tax training sessions with various stakeholders as and when required.
• Provide tax advice/support on various service lines/business projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive tax working experience in the Middle East/Africa region, with large MNCs or Big4. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Taxation (or professional qualifications).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment independently. Detail-oriented, a good team player, honest, adaptable, keen learner, diligent, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• TMT/technology industry working experience.
• Sufficient tax experience in other African countries.
• Solid international tax knowledge/practice and analytical skills.