96 Tax Director jobs in the United Arab Emirates

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Role Purpose

Why this role matters:
As the tax lead within Beyond ONE's Finance organization, you will play a critical role in establishing and overseeing the Group's tax operating model across all jurisdictions. This includes driving tax strategy and planning, implementing scalable transfer pricing and cross-charging mechanisms, ensuring global tax compliance oversight, and proactively managing tax risk. Your work will help embed effective tax governance across our diverse and growing international footprint.

What success looks like:
Within your first 6–12 months, you will define and operationalize a Group-wide Transfer Pricing Policy, roll out cross-charging practices, and develop a cohesive tax strategy aligned with Beyond ONE's growth objectives. You will also implement consistent tax compliance processes across geographies and strengthen risk controls.

Why this is for you:
If you're looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, international environment, this role offers high visibility, a strong mandate for influence, and the opportunity to shape how tax is managed across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of Beyond ONE's tax strategy, planning, and compliance frameworks across all jurisdictions.
• Design and oversee effective transfer pricing and cross-charging structures that support both operational needs and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Legal, Technology, and local OpCo teams to ensure tax considerations are embedded into business processes.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and consultants to support ongoing compliance, structuring, and planning efforts.
• Drive the execution of tax-related initiatives across the Group, including influencing local teams and aligning execution with group-wide financial objectives.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks through proactive governance, monitoring, and process improvements.

Qualifications & Attributes

We're seeking someone who embodies the following:

Education:
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Law, with a specialization in Tax.

Experience:
12+ years in tax advisory or in-house tax functions within multinational organizations and/or Big 4 consulting firms. Must have a strong record of working across multiple jurisdictions within complex corporate structures. Experience managing large teams and engaging with executive-level stakeholders and board members is essential. A background in the telecom or technology sectors is a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Must-haves:
  Strong understanding of ERP systems and tax technology, including exposure to digital tax compliance frameworks (e.g., e-invoicing); proven expertise in transfer pricing and cross-charging environments, particularly in shared services or tech-enabled business models.

• Nice-to-haves:
  Experience with global tax planning, implementation of tax automation tools, and adoption of technology solutions in tax environments.

Unique Attributes:

• Demonstrates autonomy, confidence, and proactive leadership.
• Brings strategic thinking and a strong execution mindset to manage tax planning and operations end-to-end.
• Skilled in consultant oversight and cross-functional stakeholder engagement, including at executive levels.
• Comfortable reporting directly to VP-level leadership and aligning tax direction with broader financial goals.

Communication:
Full professional proficiency in English is required. Fluency in Spanish is a strong plus.

Our Hiring Process

Here's what you can expect during the interview process:

1. Recruiter Chat:
   A conversation to understand your background, ambitions, and expectations.
2. Hiring Manager Interview:
   A deep dive into the role, your experience, and how you could add value to our team.
3. Feedback Loop:
   Depending on the role, you'll meet with key stakeholders across the organization to get a 360° view of the role.
4. Leadership Interview:
   For senior roles, expect a conversation with our leadership or CEO to align on vision and cultural fit.

Our Commitment to Feedback

At Beyond ONE, we are dedicated to offering clear and constructive feedback throughout the interview process. If you reach the interview stage but aren't selected, we will provide feedback to help you understand what our team appreciated in your application and where we identified gaps. We believe offering thoughtful feedback is essential for building trust and fostering long-term relationships, even with candidates we may not hire.

Our Compensation Approach

Our compensation reflects our commitment to fairness, performance, and regional competitiveness. With market-aligned salaries and tailored benefits across our locations, we aim to support your well-being and professional growth. Your Recruiter will share more details during the interview process.

What we offer:

• Rapid learning opportunities - we enable learning through flexible career paths, exposure to challenging & meaningful work that will help build and strengthen your expertise.
• Hybrid work environment - flexibility to work from home 2 days a week in the UAE & Pakistan.
• Healthcare and other local benefits offered in market.

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About You
We hope that you care deeply about the quality of your work, the intrinsic worth of tasks, and the success of your team. You are self-disciplined and do not require micromanagement in terms of your skillset and work ethic. You do your best to flourish as an individual every day while working hard to foster a collaborative team environment. You believe in the importance of being and staying authentic, honest, positive, and kind. You are a good interlocutor with clear and concise communication. You are able to manage multiple projects, have an analytical mind, pay keen attention to detail, and love to get your hands dirty. You are cognizant, tolerant, and welcoming of vulnerabilities and cultural differences.

About The Role
Position: Full-time / Employee
Location: Remote-first
Benefits: Health Insurance, work-from-anywhere stipend, annual wellness & learning credits, annual all-expenses-paid company retreat in a gorgeous destination & other benefits

This role is at the centre of Airalo's global operational scalability. You will be responsible for developing and enforcing a tax and regulatory compliance framework that keeps pace with our hypergrowth. As Head of Tax & Compliance, you will ensure that Airalo meets all direct and indirect tax obligations across 100+ jurisdictions while advising the business on tax-efficient structures and future-proofing our international operations for public market readiness.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Build a globally consistent and locally compliant tax structure across >100 active markets, managing complex digital tax requirements
• Oversee end-to-end indirect tax processes including VAT/GST registrations, filings, reconciliations, and audits
• Develop and implement robust transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transaction flows; work closely with legal and finance
• Identify and mitigate tax risks such as permanent establishment exposure, withholding tax gaps, and cross-border payment compliance
• Engage with third-party tax consultants, local authorities, and internal stakeholders to align on tax obligations and risk appetite
• Monitor evolving global tax regulations and drive internal alignment on required adjustments
• Establish internal tax policies, compliance calendars, and a reporting dashboard for global tax status and exposure
• Support finance and legal teams during funding, acquisitions, and legal entity restructuring with appropriate tax advice and filings

Must Have's

• Expertise in indirect tax (VAT, GST, DST) across emerging and developed markets, especially digital commerce
• Deep knowledge of transfer pricing frameworks and experience preparing TP documentation and local files
• Strong command of global economic substance rules
• Familiarity with automated tax reporting platforms (Avalara, Vertex) and building compliance dashboards
• Risk-focused, yet solution-oriented in balancing business enablement and regulatory obligations
• Ability to engage with tax authorities, legal teams, and external advisors across geographies

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Responsibilities:

• Global Tax Compliance
  : Manage tax compliance for the UAE, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Europe, including VAT/GST filing and ensuring regulatory adherence.
• Tax Planning
  : Optimize cross-border transaction structures to reduce tax costs, monitor global tax regulatory changes, and ensure accurate filings.
• Cross-Border Compliance & Transfer Pricing (TP)
  : Assess the compliance of cross-border fund flows, ensure regulatory adherence, and support tax audits and TP documentation.
• Payment & Crypto Asset Compliance
  : Optimize tax structures for payment platforms, bank accounts, and crypto transactions to mitigate compliance risks.
• Corporate Structuring Support
  : Advise on entity registration and tax structure optimization, oversee multinational tax filings, and research tax incentives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Tax, Accounting, Law, or Finance; CTA, CPA, ACCA, or CFA preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in international tax, compliance, or audit; familiarity with UAE, Singapore, and Hong Kong tax regulations and transfer pricing rules.
• Experience in tax management within multinational corporations, internet, crypto, or payment industries is preferred.
• Proficiency in tax platforms and financial software; strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Fluent in English, with experience working with tax authorities or Big Four firms preferred.

We are looking for Accounting and Taxation Advisor / Consultant to join our client handling team at Choose UAE.

This pivotal role serves as the primary contact for both our internal team's queries and our clients, offering expert advice and support in a range of financial disciplines.

Tax Expertise as Advisory: Advise on VAT registration and compliance by interpreting local UAE rules and regulations, focusing on strategic consultation to optimize tax positions rather than direct filing.

The Tax Manager will be responsible for managing the tax compliance, planning, and reporting. This role requires an in-depth understanding of UAE tax laws and regulations, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in Arabic and English.

Key pre-requisites:

• Have an active advisory role in the company having to deal with the initial client requirements and handling the sales cycle.
• More than 2 years of experience in an accounting firm handling clients for book-keeping, VAT, and Corporate Tax
• Background in Finance and client handling
• Should be immediately available to start (without notice period)

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage all aspects of tax compliance, including VAT, corporate tax, and other applicable taxes.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns and payments in accordance with FTA regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax laws and regulations in the UAE and other relevant jurisdictions.
• Conduct regular tax audits and prepare necessary documentation for FTA audits.
• Develop and implement effective tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities and enhance tax efficiency.
• Provide expert tax advice to senior management and other departments within the organization.
• Liaise with the FTA and other regulatory bodies on tax-related matters.
• Prepare and review tax provisions, forecasts, and budgets.
• Manage and mentor junior tax staff, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors and auditors to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and advise on their impact on the business.
• Ensure robust internal controls are in place for all tax-related processes.
• Corporate Tax Advisory: Utilize expertise to guide clients through corporate tax registration and compliance, leveraging knowledge of the local legal framework for strategic advice rather than direct tax services.

We Value

• The ability to multitask effectively

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED5, AED6,500.00 per month

Experience:

• consulting: 1 year (Required)

Location: SAIF Zone, Sharjah

• Key Responsibilities:
• Manage corporate tax compliance for the organization and its subsidiaries, including periodic return preparation, reconciliation, and filing.
• Conduct internal assessments to determine tax positions, exemptions, and eligibility under the Designated Free Zone regime.
• Coordinate with tax advisors to ensure ongoing compliance with Federal Tax Authority guidelines.
• Oversee customs documentation, duty calculations, import/export declarations, and related audits for goods movement.
• Ensure compliance with SAIF Zone and UAE Federal customs laws, especially in relation to free zone transfers and re-exports.

• Qualifications:
• CA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent financial qualification.
  
• Experience:
• 3-5 years of relevant experience, ideally in auditing, tax advisory, or corporate finance, with exposure to UAE regulations.
• Prior experience in managing corporate tax, VAT, or financial reporting standards is essential.
• Technical Competencies:
• Working knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax regulations (including qualifying income, tax group provisions, and exemptions)
• FTA VAT rules and filing processes
• Customs compliance procedures
• IFRS and group consolidation principles
• Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP/accounting systems, and tax portals

This role is primarily responsible for managing tax compliances for a Group operations consisting of businesses under Real Estate, Hospitality, Retail, Entertainment etc.

• Corporate Tax & BEPS/Pillar II
  • Managing all tax registrations and deregistration for required entities on the tax authority portal.
  • Preparing tax return with complete reconciliation and backup data and audit pack to complete the tax compliance.
  • Providing supporting documents to a Tax Consultant and answering queries.
  • Processing timely Tax Payments.
  • Correcting adjustments in oracle after reconciliation of Tax returns.
  • Arranging documents required by the tax authority during FTA audit and assisting the Tax team to answer queries.
  • Generating tax reports and analyzing source transactions.
  • Providing comments for variances and discrepancies between tax working and GL accounts.
  • Detailed review of accounting transactions nature and ensuring correctness of Tax returns work papers and reports.
  • Filing Tax returns via FTA portal and providing summary to the Business Management team.
• Economic Substance Requirement
  • Managing ESR compliances (ESR Notification, report) for all entities of UAE, Bahrain, BVI for Country by Country Reporting.
  • Managing CbCR, CBC Notification compliances for the group.
  • Managing master file compliance for the Group.

• Qualified CA/CPA.

• Minimum 6 to 8 years in similar or related role, preferably with real-estate background.

• Good MS Office skills especially in Excel.
• Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong numerical analytical skills.
• Hands-on experience of working on an ERP system (Oracle EBS/Fusion preferred).
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work extra hours if required to meet deadline.

Businesses thrive on compliance and tax expertise.

Our organization empowers professionals to drive growth through expert guidance. As a key member of our team, you will lead complex engagements and contribute to the expansion of our global practice.

This role demands strong technical expertise, paired with practical knowledge of commercial, legislative, and industry trends.

The successful candidate will oversee a team providing comprehensive tax services, ensuring seamless client compliance and reporting. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading teams in delivering high-quality tax services
• Establishing and maintaining valued relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Monitoring progress, identifying risks, and implementing performance-improvement solutions

Qualified candidates possess a strong track record of management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively across borders and cultures.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or taxation
• Advanced degrees or professional certifications (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT)
• Minimum 4 years of experience in domestic and international tax rules and regulations

Job Overview

The Group Tax Manager is a pivotal role that oversees the day-to-day tax compliance activities for the organization. Ensuring adherence to tax regulations and supporting business operations are key responsibilities of this position.

Your Responsibilities

• Compliance
• Manage tax affairs, including tax compliance processes and related tasks.
• Prepare and review corporate tax filings.
• Support OECD Pillar 2 Tax filings, including data collection and alignment with portfolio companies on local Pillar 2 compliance.
• Own and prepare transfer pricing documentation, including master files, local files, country-by-country reporting, and Pillar 2 compliance obligations.
• Assist in VAT return filings, including e-invoicing projects across jurisdictions.
• Maintain and execute the tax control framework.
• Support quarter-end closing activities, including tax provisions and forecasts.
• Advisory
• Support implementation of new tax regulations.
• Contribute to operational transfer pricing initiatives.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and liaise with tax authorities as needed.
• Assist in pursuing refunds, credits, and incentives in new markets or locations.
• Collaborate with corporate accounting, legal, FP&A, and local tax and finance teams.
• Stay informed of new tax legislation and regulations.
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Requirements

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in tax, economics, or accounting.
• Membership from CTA, IFA, NOB, or similar is preferred.
• Minimum five years' experience in a Big Four tax firm or in-house with an international organization.
• Experience working with top management and managing relationships with external bodies such as tax authorities and service providers.

Your Proficiencies

• Strong finance and tax knowledge, IT skills with SAP, Oracle, Cognos, MS Office.
• Focus on compliance and project ownership.
• Analytical skills, attention to detail, strategic thinking, problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Interpersonal skills to build stakeholder relationships.
• Leadership skills to motivate and manage virtual teams.
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We are seeking a meticulous Tax Compliance Specialist to manage the company's tax compliance, reporting, and planning in line with UAE laws and regulations.

• Efficiently handle the bookkeeping needs of multiple clients, ensuring that their financial records are accurate and compliant with VAT and corporate tax regulations in the UAE.
• Calculate and prepare the necessary tax returns for each client, ensuring timely and accurate tax filings in accordance with UAE tax laws.
• Enter accounting transactions into relevant software systems based on the data received from clients. Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records.
• Conduct regular checks and reconciliations to verify the accuracy of accounting records, identifying and rectifying any discrepancies promptly.
• Stay updated on the latest tax laws, regulations, and changes in the UAE tax landscape. Ensure that all client records and filings are in compliance with the most current regulations.
• Prepare and deliver periodic financial reports to clients, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, cash flow statements, and any other relevant financial documents.
• Utilize accounting software to efficiently manage client accounts and streamline bookkeeping processes.
• Ensure that all tax filings, reports, and other financial deliverables are submitted to clients and relevant authorities within the specified deadlines.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a holistic approach to client financial management and compliance.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in the business setup or consulting industry.
• Knowledge of UAE VAT laws and compliance is a plus.
• Proficient with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Tally, Zoho Books).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Growth opportunities within a dynamic, fast-growing company.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.