Tax Manager

• Own a global tax remit with real strategic influence
• Gain international exposure across diverse markets and projects
  
  

About Our Client

Our client is a privately owned international group with operations across a number of global markets. The business has a diversified portfolio and a strong presence in emerging economies, providing a dynamic and fast-paced environment for a commercially minded tax professional looking to make a significant impact.

Job Description

• Lead and manage all tax matters across the Group's international operations
• Oversee corporate income tax, VAT/GST, withholding tax and other direct and indirect tax obligations
• Manage UAE Corporate Tax and VAT compliance requirements
• Coordinate tax reporting and compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Review and advise on cross-border transactions and international business activities
• Assess the tax implications of intercompany arrangements, financing structures, dividends and royalty payments
• Evaluate withholding tax positions and permanent establishment exposure across jurisdictions
• Support transfer pricing compliance, documentation reviews and benchmarking exercises
• Liaise with external tax advisors on tax returns, tax opinions, audits and regulatory matters
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the business
• Support tax planning initiatives and advise on efficient structures for investments and growth projects
• Review the tax implications of acquisitions, disposals, restructurings and corporate transactions
• Partner with Finance and Treasury teams on funding and financing arrangements
• Identify potential tax risks and ensure appropriate controls and processes are implemented
• Manage tax audits, disputes and correspondence with tax authorities
• Ensure accurate tax provisions and disclosures are reflected in financial reporting
• Maintain a comprehensive tax compliance calendar and ensure statutory deadlines are met
• Develop and maintain tax policies, procedures and governance frameworks
• Provide practical tax advice to commercial and operational teams
• Act as the primary tax subject matter expert across the organisation
• Travel regularly to international operating locations, including Africa, Asia-Pacific and other jurisdictions as required
  
  

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified CA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification
• 8 to 12 years of relevant tax experience
• Previous experience within a Big 4 firm and/or multinational group environment
• Strong background in international taxation and cross-border transactions
• Solid understanding of UAE Corporate Tax and VAT
• Experience with transfer pricing principles and documentation requirements
• Knowledge of withholding taxes and international tax treaties
• Ability to work independently in a standalone role
• Commercially minded with strong analytical capabilities
• Experience managing external advisors and tax authority relationships
• Exposure to operations across Africa and/or the Asia-Pacific region would be beneficial
• Willingness and ability to undertake regular international travel - travelling on a monthly basis to the Africa offices
  
  

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to build and own the tax function
• High visibility role with direct access to senior leadership
• Broad international scope across multiple jurisdictions
• Exposure to complex cross-border transactions and strategic projects
• Dynamic and growing international business
• Significant autonomy and decision-making responsibility
  
  

Contact: Cheyenne Coutinho

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7110986