Tax Lead (Corporate Tax, VAT & Transfer Pricing)

We're excited to be partnering with a leading institution in the UAE that is building a digital-first, AI-enabled financial services organisation from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to join at an early stage and help shape the operational, financial, and control foundations of a business with significant institutional backing and long-term ambition. If you're passionate about tax governance, compliance excellence, and building scalable finance capabilities, we'd love to hear from you.

As Tax Lead, you will be responsible for establishing and leading the bank's tax function, covering Corporate Tax, VAT, and Transfer Pricing activities. Working closely with the Director of Financial Control and key business stakeholders, you'll ensure the bank meets all tax obligations while building robust controls and scalable tax processes from day one.

Responsibilities

• Own Corporate Tax and VAT compliance, ensuring accurate and timely filings.

• Establish and maintain tax registrations across relevant UAE tax regimes.

• Manage tax provisions and accruals, ensuring correct recognition within financial statements.

• Develop and maintain Transfer Pricing policies, documentation, and reporting aligned with UAE and OECD requirements.

• Advise Finance and business teams on tax implications of products, transactions, and structures.

• Manage relationships with tax authorities, audits, enquiries, and regulatory requirements while implementing AI-enabled tax compliance processes.

Requirements

• 8+ years of tax experience within banking, financial services, or professional services, including leadership of a tax function.

• Deep expertise in UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, and Transfer Pricing.

• Proven experience building tax processes, policies, and controls within a regulated environment.

• Strong knowledge of UAE tax regulations, including Corporate Tax, VAT, Pillar Two, DMTT, and OECD Transfer Pricing guidance.

• Experience with tax automation, AI-enabled compliance processes, and advanced tax analytics.

• Professional qualifications such as CTA, ADIT, ACA, ACCA, or CPA are highly desirable.

Ready to join us Apply today and take the next step in your career.