Pure Search are exclusively partnered with UK headquartered business looking to hire an Senior International Tax specialist to look after the MENA region in Dubai.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end direct tax compliance and reporting obligations for entities across the MENA region.
- Partner with regional colleagues in finance, legal, commercial, and other areas to ensure alignment, clarity, and smooth execution of cross-functional initiatives.
- Support global tax initiatives such as cash tax forecasting, cross-jurisdiction reporting requirements, and broader policy alignment.
- Develop, refine, and maintain transfer pricing frameworks and related documentation, working alongside external advisers where appropriate.
- Identify, manage, and enhance opportunities related to incentives or credit claims, including R&D-related submissions across relevant jurisdictions.
- Provide tax input on strategic and operational projectssuch as market entry, restructuring, or product launcheson an as-needed basis.
- Contribute to process-improvement efforts, including automation and system enhancements that improve accuracy and efficiency.
Experience & Attributes
- Professional tax or accounting qualification.
- MUST have worked in-house and not just in professional services
- Experience of working in a fast-paced in-house tax environment hugely advantageous (Tech, Fintech, Media, Telecoms etc)
- Significant hands-on experience (8+ years) managing tax matters within a global organisation.
- Strong command of corporate and international tax principles.
- Comfortable managing shifting priorities and working in an evolving environment.
- This is a well remunerated role that will be based full time in Dubai, visa sponsorship is available but preference is for applicants to already be based in the UAE.
For more information, please contact Josh Burns at Pure Search.
