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We are currently seeking a seasoned Director, Tax Specialist for one of our esteemed clients in the UAE. This a high-level, strategic advisory and coordination role designed to serve as the central tax resource across all affiliates within the organization. The role is approximately 90% advisory and 10% operational, requiring the ability to deliver expert insights on complex tax matters while coordinating effectively with both internal stakeholders and external advisors.

As the sole tax expert in the center of excellence, the successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the organization’s tax strategies across a range of corporate actions including acquisitions, mergers, and divestitures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the single point of contact for tax matters within the Tax Center of Excellence.
• Provide high-level tax advisory services across all business affiliates
• Identify tax exemptions and ensure ongoing advisory support to internal stakeholders.
• Serve as the liaison between external tax advisors and internal functions.
• Advise on complex and high-impact tax scenarios, including M&A, revaluations, and other strategic corporate actions.
• Prepare and deliver clear, executive-level presentations and reports for senior leadership and government bodies.
• Drive tax planning, optimization, and compliance strategies in line with global best practices.

Candidate Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) (Essential).
• ACS, Accreditation in International Tax Law, or Professional training in Taxation (Preferable).
• 10–13 years of relevant experience, with extensive background in Big Four tax advisory roles.
• Proven track record in mature tax jurisdictions such as Western Europe, the US, or Southeast Asia
• Deep experience advising on corporate tax, transfer pricing, global minimum tax (Pillar 2), and Country-by-Country Reporting (CBCR).
• Hands-on involvement in strategic transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, and disventures.
• Demonstrated capability in preparing high-impact tax presentations for executive stakeholders.

Technical Skills:

• Strong practical application of advisory tax knowledge in complex, cross-border scenarios.
• In-depth understanding of tax treaties, permanent establishments, and international tax implications.
• Ability to devise and implement effective tax optimization strategies.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to distill complex topics for executive audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and executive presence to engage with C-level leadership and government officials.
• Independent, proactive, and resourceful – capable of navigating high-pressure, sensitive, and dynamic environments.
• Agile and resilient, with a high energy level to manage occasional off-hours commitments.

Due to the high number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Seniority levelDirector

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionFinance and Accounting/Auditing
• IndustriesInvestment Management

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Our client is a highly respected and diversified conglomerate headquartered in Dubai, with operations across sectors such as automotive, real estate, and retail. The group is known for maintaining strong corporate governance and is committed to compliance, innovation, and excellence in financial practices.

• VAT Compliance & Reporting: Review and consolidate VAT returns for group entities to ensure accuracy and timely submissions in accordance with UAE VAT regulations. Maintain a central VAT return calendar and manage VAT filings across entities. Conduct post-filing reviews to identify improvement areas.
• Advisory & Analysis: Provide advisory support and practical VAT solutions to internal stakeholders. Conduct VAT impact assessments for new initiatives and review contracts to ensure correct VAT treatment and efficiency.
• VAT Registration & Compliance: Assess VAT registration requirements for new entities and manage the process. Monitor regulatory changes and ensure group compliance with evolving UAE VAT laws.
• Tax Group Management: Assist with the management and structuring of the VAT tax group, including adding/removing members.
• FTA Audit & Disputes: Support VAT audits and disputes with the FTA, including documentation, appeals, and correspondence.
• ERP Integration & Collaboration with IT: Collaborate with IT teams to embed VAT compliance into ERP systems and support VAT automation initiatives.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to UAE regulations, including ESR, AML, FATCA, and CRS, overseeing accurate filings and reporting. Conduct training sessions on VAT compliance and best practices. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance VAT compliance and reduce tax risk.
• Corporate Tax: Support corporate tax compliance, filing, and reporting as per UAE laws. Contribute to tax planning and initiatives aimed at managing the group's Effective Tax Rate (ETR). Manage tax provisions and provide advisory support on corporate tax matters.
• Performance Expectations: Achieve timely, error-free VAT compliance across all entities. Proactively resolve VAT queries and provide valuable internal support. Manage FTA audits with minimal risk exposure. Lead VAT system enhancements and internal training programs. Gain positive feedback from internal stakeholders for advisory quality and effectiveness.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in UAE VAT compliance, advisory, and audit/dispute management
• In-depth knowledge of UAE VAT laws and FTA procedures
• Experience in a corporate or consulting tax environment
• Strong advisory, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, especially with finance and IT
• Strong tax technical expertise across VAT and broader corporate tax
• Strategic mindset with a track record of managing concurrent initiatives
• Self-motivated, proactive, commercially astute, and results-driven

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunity to work with a well-known and diversified group in Dubai
• Strategic, high-visibility role within the finance and tax team
• Exposure to a broad range of tax disciplines and business operations
• A dynamic environment with ongoing opportunities for growth and development

The role to provide day-to-day support to the in-house tax team, with a focus on UAE Tax (corporate tax, transfer pricing and VAT) and International tax matters. The role is supportive in nature and non-decision-making, operating under the guidance of the internal tax leadership. The secondee will also collaborate closely with external tax consultants as needed. The scope includes, but is not limited to:

1. UAE Tax Support o Assist with interpreting and applying UAE Corporate Tax laws and regulations.

• Assist in data collation and liaising with external consultants on ongoing VAT matters including monthly / quarterly VAT return filings.
• Support compliance activities such as return preparation, transfer pricing, entity classification, tax support on audits and documentation.
• Contribute to internal technical notes, guidance materials, and tax impact assessments.
• Monitor regulatory updates and assist with analyzing implications.

2. International Tax Assistance o Support work on cross-border taxation matters including transfer pricing, treaty application, and tax structuring.

• Assist in data collection and preparation for Pillar Two / GloBE rule analysis and reporting.
• Coordinate with external advisors and contribute to deliverables where applicable.
• Understanding and summarizing deliverables from consultants on international tax matters covering but not limited to tax matters of other jurisdictions (independent knowledge on other jurisdictions not expected).

3. General Support & Collaboration o Prepare materials and working papers for internal stakeholders and reviews.

• Provide support across various ongoing and ad hoc tax-related projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure smooth project execution.

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We are seeking a skilled Tax Professional to fill this key role.

The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background and at least 1 year of experience in tax, audit, or accounting.

This position involves preparing and reviewing VAT and corporate tax returns, performing vouching and verification of financial records, identifying and correcting errors and discrepancies, ensuring compliance with UAE tax laws and regulations, maintaining organized and accurate tax documentation, and assisting with audits and responding to tax authority queries.

• A bachelor's degree in accounting is essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required
• A strong attention to detail is necessary for this role

1. Prepare and review tax returns
2. Perform record checks
3. Identify and correct errors
4. Ensure tax law compliance
5. Maintain accurate tax documents
6. Assist with audits

This tax professional will play a crucial part in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of our tax returns.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, able to work accurately under pressure, and possess excellent communication skills.

Are you a skilled and ambitious professional looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for a Tax Associate to join our global taxation team.

As a Tax Associate, you will play a key role in assisting clients navigate their tax obligations. You will prepare and review tax returns for individuals, corporations, and partnerships, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and international regulations.

• Tax Preparation: Prepare and review tax returns for clients across various industries.
• Research and Advisory: Conduct research on tax laws and regulations to provide accurate and updated advice to clients.
• Culturally Relevant Services: Assist Arabic-speaking clients by providing clear and culturally relevant tax advisory services.
• Audit Support: Support audits, tax examinations, and communications with tax authorities.
• Client Collaboration: Collaborate with clients to gather financial information and ensure accurate filings.
• Tax Optimization: Identify tax optimization opportunities and offer strategic recommendations to clients.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience in tax preparation, compliance, or advisory roles.
• Language Skills: Fluency in Arabic (written and spoken) is mandatory, proficiency in English is also required.

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We are a fast-growing SaaS startup serving a global customer base, with operations and entities in the US, UK, UAE, and Singapore. Our mission is to simplify (your product's domain), and as we scale, we are committed to building a robust financial and compliance framework that supports sustainable growth and regulatory alignment across all regions.

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Role Overview:

We are seeking a Tax & Compliance Specialist to lead and manage the company’s tax and statutory compliance across the US, UK, UAE, and Singapore. This includes oversight of corporate taxes, indirect taxes (VAT/GST/Sales Tax), payroll tax compliance, and statutory filings. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, proactive, and capable of managing compliance across multiple jurisdictions and entities.

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Key Responsibilities:

United States (US):

• Ensure compliance with federal and state income taxes, sales/use tax, US State forms filing and payroll tax obligations
• Manage filings such as Form 1120, state sales tax returns, W-2s, and 1099s
• Coordinate with outsourced payroll providers (e.g.,Rippling) to ensure accurate reporting and tax remittance and Support payroll tax compliance if US-based employees are hired
• Oversee VAT returns, HMRC submissions, and CT600 (Corporation Tax) filings
• Manage UK payroll tax compliance, including PAYE, NICs, P11Ds, and RTI submissions
• Liaise with UK-based advisors to ensure accuracy and timeliness of all filings
• Support payroll tax compliance if UK-based employees are hired

United Arab Emirates (UAE):

• Ensure compliance with UAE Corporate Tax, VAT (5%), and FTA reporting requirements
• Handle Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) and UBO declarations where applicable
• Ensure timely GST filings, Form C/C-S (corporate income tax), and IRAS requirements
• Support payroll tax compliance if Singapore-based employees are hired

General Responsibilities Across All Jurisdictions

• Maintain a compliance calendar to ensure timely submission of all tax and regulatory filings
• Work with external advisors, tax consultants, payroll providers, and auditors for local compliance
• Ensure accurate invoice logic and tax handling within SaaS billing systems (e.g., Stripe Tax,
• Keep abreast of tax law changes, including digital services taxes and SaaS-specific place-of-supply rules
• Document and maintain internal SOPs, tax positions, and compliance trackers
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline tax and payroll processes

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Requirements:

• 5–8 years of experience managing direct, indirect, and payroll tax compliance, ideally across the US, UK, UAE, and Singapore
• Deep understanding of payroll tax obligations in the US and UK.
• Experience in SaaS, tech startups, or fast-paced multinational environments
• Familiarity with tax and accounting tools such as Stripe Tax, Xero, Rippling, Deel
• Excellent organizational and cross-border collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently in a distributed team

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Nice to Have:

• Experience setting up tax and compliance structures in new jurisdictions
• Exposure to direct and indirect tax compliance and global payroll compliance.
• Familiarity with statutory reporting platforms and automated tax engines

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Why Join Us:

• Own high-impact work with room for automation and innovation
• Work with a globally distributed, high-performance team

• Seniority levelAssociate

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionAccounting/Auditing, Finance, and Legal
• IndustriesTechnology, Information and Internet

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Job Opportunity

Seeking a highly skilled Accountant and Tax Consultant to handle national and international clients across various industries with a focus on VAT and Corporate Tax.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage and prepare VAT filings and corporate tax returns for diverse clientele ensuring compliance with local and international standards.
2. Provide strategic tax planning and advice tailored to client-specific needs including cross-border tax considerations.
3. Liaise with tax authorities handle tax audits and resolve disputes or inquiries.
4. Maintain meticulous financial records and prepare financial reports and statements.
5. Offer guidance on tax implications of business decisions and stay updated on new tax laws and regulations.
6. Collaborate effectively with team members to deliver integrated client solutions.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
2. ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
3. At least 5 years of experience in an accounting and tax role with strong emphasis on VAT and corporate tax.
4. Proven track record of managing financials for clients across different industries and regions.
5. Strong proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
6. Exceptional communication negotiation and presentation skills.
7. Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving capabilities.
8. Experience in international taxation.
9. Multilingual abilities to better serve our diverse client base.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
2. Professional development opportunities and career advancement.
3. Dynamic and supportive work environment with access to international markets and clients.

The role involves leading tax compliance, planning, and risk management efforts. A seasoned professional with 8-10 years of international tax experience is required.

• Develop group tax strategies aligned with company objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accurate filing of tax returns as per country-specific tax calendars.
• Stay updated on tax legislation changes and assess their impact.
• Optimize tax positions and mitigate risks.
• Provide training and guidance to the tax team and relevant stakeholders within Finance, Accounting, and Internal Control.
• Ensure compliance with Transfer Pricing Regulations and maintain transfer pricing documentation.
• Work with SAP & Oracle systems for tax-related data extraction and reconciliation.

Requirements:

• 8-10 years of experience in an international tax environment (Big 4 experience preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA, CA, ACCA, or CMA; MBA preferred).
• UAE Tax experience is required.
• Strong tax technical skills and tax accounting knowledge.

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We are seeking an experienced Tax Accountant to join our team. The primary role of this position is to ensure compliance with various tax laws and regulations, as well as accounting for input/output VAT.

• Responsibilities include timely preparation and filing of monthly VAT returns, accounting, filing, and compliance of corporate tax requirements, including supporting corporate tax and VAT audits.
• The successful candidate will also be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions in the company's financial ledgers, efficiently reconciling financial transactions and balances, and maintaining compliance with company policies.

• Prepare and file monthly VAT returns on time
• Ensure compliance with corporate tax requirements, including audits
• Record transactions accurately and timely in the company's financial ledgers
• Reconcile financial transactions and balances efficiently
• Maintain compliance with company policies

We require a highly skilled and experienced individual with a degree in Accounting/Commerce and relevant work experience. Prior experience in UAE tax laws is an added advantage.

• Must have graduated in Accounting/Commerce
• 2-3 years of work experience in a similar role
• Prior experience in UAE tax laws is an advantage
• Knowledge of MS Office solutions (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Good communication skills - Verbal & Written

The ideal candidate should be reliable, dedicated, and flexible to work additional hours/weekends as business requires. Willingness to accept additional assignments is also a must.