Global Tax Lead

External Job Description

We are looking for Senior International Tax Specialist / Tax Advisor with strong hands-on experience in cross-border taxation, particularly within international trading, defence, supply chain, or multinational business environments. We need someone who can protect EDGE from tax risks, structure international deals tax-efficiently, and advise the business on tax implications before signing international contracts. The Global Tax Lead must have the willingness to travel esp. in Africa.

Key Accountabilities:

The Tax Lead sits and reports within the International Business team, and has a dotted reporting line to Group Finance/Group Tax. Primary task is to lead on all Tax related matters for International Bids and Proposals pre-contract signature. Post Contract signature, the role requires hands on support with the International Program Managers to execute the contract, ensure solid planning and compliance for all Tax matters, both in the UAE and Internationally.

• Support structuring or international trading entities, distributions, and agency arrangements.
• Assess tax implications of global supply chain and contractual arrangements.
• Assess Permanent Establishment (PE) risks arising from cross border trading activities.
• Review intercompany transactions related to global trading operations.
• Support structuring of transactions to manage import/export VAT and customs exposure.
• Review VAT implications for international supply chains and distribution models.
• Support development of tax risk assessment frameworks when entering new jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with external advisors on complex international tax matters.
• Provide tax input during contract review and negotiation stages.
• Support entry into new markets and jurisdictions from a tax perspective.
• Manage and coordinate engagement with external tax advisors globally.
• Review technical advice received from advisors and translate it into practical business guidance.
• Coordinate with Group Tax on significant tax risks, structuring matters, and cross-border initiatives related to global trading activities.
• Ensure that tax positions adopted in trading operations are consistent with Group tax policies and internal governance requirements.
  

• 8–10 years of relevant experience in international tax advisory, preferably within global trading, supply chain, or multinational environments.
• Degree or MBA in Finance or Corporate Tax Law
• Professional qualifications such as ADIT* or relevant UAE Corporate Tax / VAT Diplomas.
• Strong technical expertise in Corporate Tax and VAT across multiple jurisdictions, with hands-on experience in cross-border transactions, supply chain structuring, and indirect tax implications.
• Proven experience in assessing and managing Permanent Establishment (PE) risks, including practical application in operational and commercial setups.
• Solid understanding of international tax principles, including transfer pricing basics, agency/distribution models, and tax-efficient structuring of trading operations.
• Practical experience in customs and import/export considerations, including interaction between VAT and customs in cross-border supply chains.
• Ability to translate complex tax technical advice into clear, practical, and commercially viable solutions for business stakeholders.
• Experience in supporting market entry strategies and new jurisdiction assessments from a tax and regulatory perspective.