Tax Manager

Job Description : TAX MANAGER DUBAI a leading diversified group headquartered in Dubai. With a large footprint across various sectors, they are continuing to develop their in-house tax function to meet growing regulatory requirements and drive efficiency. Job Description Strategic Responsibilities: * Support the Head of Direct Tax in managing all direct tax and transfer pricing matters * Advise on compliance with local direct tax laws, transfer pricing rules, and accounting standards * Assist in managing audits, risks, exposures, and tax planning initiatives * Help prepare and maintain the Group's transfer pricing policies * Support on implementing new tax regulations such as Pillar 2 and global minimum tax * Identify and support tax automation and technology initiativesFunctional Responsibilities: * Ensure adherence to transfer pricing and direct tax regulations across all geographies * Maintain and support implementation of transfer pricing documentation * Review direct tax filings including Corporate Tax, Withholding Tax * Support in preparing for and responding to tax audits * Liaise with external advisors and internal stakeholders to manage deliverables * Track tax projects in coordination with relevant teams * Lead internal workshops and training sessions to enhance awareness * Maintain a central database of all direct tax documentsTechnology & Project Support: * Contribute to tax process improvement and automation * Maintain tax project documentation and escalate key issues as needed * Collaborate with the Head of Tax to deliver projects on time and within budget The Successful Applicant * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance or Tax * Professional Tax Qualification (e.g., CTA, ACA, ATT) * Minimum 7 years of experience in direct tax and transfer pricing; a mix of in-house and consultancy is ideal * Prior Big 4 experience is mandatory * Arabic speaking is essential for the role * Strong knowledge of UAE tax regime; GCC and international exposure is a plus * Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills * Result-driven with high analytical and presentation capabilities What's on Offer Join a highly reputable and well-established Group headquartered in Dubai Opportunity to work on high-impact tax projects and regulatory implementations Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional collaboration Gain regional and international tax exposure in a dynamic environment Work in a forward-thinking tax function investing in automation and best practice Be part of a growing in-house tax team shaping the Group's tax agenda

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