Tax Manager - EMEA

TikTok; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Tax Manager to join their dynamic team in Dubai. In this role, you will oversee tax matters across the Middle East and Africa, ensuring compliance with corporate income tax, VAT, and other regulations. This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work closely with local Tax Authorities and advisors. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in tax compliance, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you are detail-oriented and eager to tackle complex tax challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of tax experience in the Middle East/Africa with large MNC/Big4.
• Detail-oriented, good team player with excellent analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tax compliance and manage local tax filing procedures.
• Monitor tax legislation and provide recommendations for compliance.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Taxation

Job description

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 but not limited to corporate income tax compliance, indirect tax compliance, tax planning, and tax audit. The Tax Manager will face countless challenges and will have plenty of learning and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

1. Assist in tax compliance requirements and procedures in the Middle East and Africa countries.
2. Act as a point-of contact with the local Tax Authority and Tax Advisor, manage local tax compliance and filing, including value added tax (VAT), digital service Tax (DST), Corporate Income Tax, and withholding tax filing procedures.
3. Monitor and analyze proposed and newly enacted tax legislation, regulations, and judicial decisions that impact the company operations and financial positions.
4. 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.
5. Preliminary review of draft monthly/quarterly/annual local tax returns prepared by external advisors.
6. Support tax team to conduct periodical tax compliance checks on business units and highlight areas of exceptions with document compliance requirements.
7. Support in conducting tax training sessions with various stakeholders as required.
8. Provide tax advice/support on various service lines/business projects.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 4+ years of progressive tax working experience in the Middle East/Africa region, with large MNC/Big4.
2. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Taxation (or professional qualifications).
3. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment independently.
4. Detail-oriented individual, a good team player, honest, adaptable, keen learner, diligent, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
5. Fluent in professional English, due to systems usage and the review of financial documents and reports as well as stakeholder communication in English-speaking countries and regions.

Preferred Qualifications

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