Tax Specialist

Parker Connect; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Connect is seeking an experienced Senior International Tax professional to drive Pillar 2 compliance, transfer pricing, and tax technology initiatives in Dubai. You will bridge Tax, Finance, IT, and external partners to ensure compliant, data-driven tax processes.

The role requires 5–10 years in international tax, strong knowledge of OECD Pillar 2, and hands-on experience with ERP systems like SAP. Excellent communication and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• CA/ACCA or equivalent Masters in Tax, Accounting or Finance.
• 5–10 years of International Tax, Pillar 2, Transfer Pricing, Tax Technology, or Tax Reporting.
• Strong understanding of OECD Pillar 2 rules, DMTT, TP principles, and multinational tax operations.
• Experience with tax technology platforms, ERP environments (SAP), automation tools, and data analytics.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• English proficiency required; Big Four or multinational experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Pillar 2 compliance, GIR, and DMTT calculations and filings.
• Manage global tax data collection, validation, reporting, and documentation.
• Coordinate with external advisors on Pillar 2 developments.
• Maintain TP documentation (Master/Local Files) and Reptune administration.
• Support automation, dashboard development, and process standardization.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects between Tax, Finance, IT, and external providers.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

English proficiency

Education

CA

ACCA

Masters in Tax/Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP ERP

Orbitax

OTP

Reptune

Job description

Support global tax operations by combining Pillar 2 compliance, Transfer Pricing management, tax technology administration, automation initiatives, and tax data governance. Act as the key link between Tax, Finance, IT, local finance teams, external advisors, and software providers to drive efficient, compliant, and technology-enabled tax processes.

Key Responsibilities

Pillar 2 & International Tax

• Support GloBE Information Returns (GIR), DMTT calculations, filings, notifications, and Safe Harbour assessments.
• Manage global tax data collection, validation, reporting, and documentation.
• Monitor Pillar 2 developments and coordinate with external advisors.
• Manage TP documentation (Master File, Local Files, Reptune administration).
• Support operational TP calculations, policy implementation, benchmarking, and compliance monitoring.
• Maintain TP repositories, audit trackers, filing calendars, and intercompany agreement governance.
• Administer and optimize Orbitax, OTP, Reptune, and other tax technology solutions.
• Support system implementations, testing (UAT), integrations, and release management.
• Drive automation, AI adoption, dashboard development, workflow digitization, and process standardization.

Data & Project Management

• Ensure tax data quality, governance, and centralized reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects between Tax, Finance, IT, and external providers.
• Track deliverables, support training initiatives, and promote continuous improvement.

Profile

• CA, ACCA, Equivalent Masters degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in International Tax, Pillar 2, Transfer Pricing, Tax Technology, or Tax Reporting.
• Strong understanding of OECD Pillar 2 rules, DMTT, TP principles, and multinational tax operations.
• Experience with tax technology platforms, ERP environments (SAP), automation tools, and data analytics.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• English proficiency required; Big Four or multinational experience preferred.