Group Head Of Tax

Job Summary:

This executive role carries the overall responsibility for formulating and directing the Groups global tax strategy and policy from the Dubai headquarters. The mandate includes ensuring full tax compliance across all jurisdictions of operation and investment, strategically optimizing tax efficiency, managing tax planning for all M&A and new investment structures, and serving as the Groups principal representative in all significant tax audits and litigation.

Job Responsibilities Will Include:

• Lead the development and implementation of the Group’s tax strategy in alignment with corporate and investment objectives.
• Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance for all group entities across relevant jurisdictions.
• Advise management on complex tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations.
• Ensure timely filing of all tax and zakat returns, and maintain full compliance with statutory obligations.
• Lead tax planning initiatives to optimize effective tax rates and improve cash efficiency.
• Manage relationships with tax authorities, external advisors, and auditors.
• Oversee tax audits, assessments, and dispute resolutions.
• Develop and maintain the Group’s transfer pricing policy and documentation.
• Monitor regulatory developments (OECD, BEPS, Pillar 2, etc.) and assess business impacts.
• Provide tax advisory support to business units and senior leadership.
• Establish strong governance and internal controls across all tax processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or Law; Master’s preferred.
• Professional qualification such as CTA, CPA, ACA, or equivalent required.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in corporate taxation, including 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong expertise in UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, and international tax regimes.
• Demonstrated experience with group structuring and cross-border tax advisory.