Fiscal Affairs Specialist

Job Title: Fiscal Affairs Specialist

Reference: 200700341

Project: Abu Dhabi Office

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Starting date: 15 October 2026

Salary range: Excellent salary package with benefits

Job summary/Role description

Fiscal Affairs Specialist with 4–6 years of experience in UAE and broader GCC tax regimes. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in VAT, complemented by exposure to Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, and other direct tax matters across the Middle East (UAE, KSA, Qatar, Oman, and Iraq). Experience from a Big 4 firm and/or an in‑house tax function is strongly preferred.

This role will support the Group’s tax operations across the Middle East, ensuring full compliance with regional tax laws, internal governance standards, and Group policies. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and tax authorities to manage end‑to‑end tax processes and contribute to the Group’s fiscal strategy.

Duties and responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Middle East Group Head of Tax.
• Works as an integral part of the local tax team and collaborates with the wider Group Fiscal Affairs Department in Italy.
• Engages with finance, legal, compliance, and business units across multiple jurisdictions.
• Coordinates with external tax advisors, auditors, and government authorities when required.
• Support in managing the overall tax affairs of the Group across the Middle East region.
• Handle the end‑to‑end tax compliance cycle, including preparation, review, and timely filing of VAT, Corporate Tax, and other statutory returns.
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing tax governance frameworks, ensuring adherence to Group policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support tax audits, disputes, and litigation processes, including preparation of documentation and coordination with external advisors.
• Monitor tax law changes across the relevant jurisdictions and assess their impact on the Group.
• Support Transfer Pricing compliance, documentation, and intercompany policy alignment.
• Collaborate with business units to provide tax technical guidance on transactions, contracts, and new initiatives.
• Maintain accurate tax records, reconciliations, and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of tax processes, systems, and automation initiatives.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, taxation, or related field;
• professional certifications (CTA, ACCA, CPA) are an advantage.

Experience

• 4–6 years of tax experience, preferably in UAE, KSA, Qatar, (Oman, and Iraq experiences are a strong plus).
• Solid technical knowledge of VAT, with exposure to Corporate Tax and Transfer Pricing.
• Experience from a Big 4 firm or a reputable in‑house tax department.
• Strong understanding of GCC tax frameworks, compliance requirements, and regulatory environments.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliver high‑quality work under time pressure.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Strong command of English; Arabic is a plus.
• Knowledge of SAP system is an advantage but not mandatory.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail, management skills.
• Team-oriented skills, self-motivation, and direction, with strong bias toward timely performance and problem resolution.

Special Requirements and Comments

• Attention to detail, management skills