Tax Manager
Michael Page
United Arab Emirates
12th August 2025
2508-2544-161
Job Description
- Opportunity to lead group-level tax strategy in a diverse business setup
- Join a high-impact role with strong exposure to senior stakeholders
Our client is a leading diversified group headquartered in Dubai. With a large footprint across various sectors, they are continuing to develop their in-house tax function to meet growing regulatory requirements and drive efficiency.
Job Description
Strategic Responsibilities:
- Support the Head of Direct Tax in managing all direct tax and transfer pricing matters
- Advise on compliance with local direct tax laws, transfer pricing rules, and accounting standards
- Assist in managing audits, risks, exposures, and tax planning initiatives
- Help prepare and maintain the Groups transfer pricing policies
- Support on implementing new tax regulations such as Pillar 2 and global minimum tax
- Identify and support tax automation and technology initiativesFunctional Responsibilities:
- Ensure adherence to transfer pricing and direct tax regulations across all geographies
- Maintain and support implementation of transfer pricing documentation
- Review direct tax filings including Corporate Tax, Withholding Tax
- Support in preparing for and responding to tax audits
- Liaise with external advisors and internal stakeholders to manage deliverables
- Track tax projects in coordination with relevant teams
- Lead internal workshops and training sessions to enhance awareness
- Maintain a central database of all direct tax documentsTechnology & Project Support:
- Contribute to tax process improvement and automation
- Maintain tax project documentation and escalate key issues as needed
- Collaborate with the Head of Tax to deliver projects on time and within budget
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance or Tax
- Professional Tax Qualification (e.g., CTA, ACA, ATT)
- Minimum 7 years of experience in direct tax and transfer pricing; a mix of in-house and consultancy is ideal
- Prior Big 4 experience is mandatory
- Arabic speaking is essential for the role
- Strong knowledge of UAE tax regime; GCC and international exposure is a plus
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Result-driven with high analytical and presentation capabilities
- Join a highly reputable and well-established Group headquartered in Dubai
- Opportunity to work on high-impact tax projects and regulatory implementations
- Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional collaboration
- Gain regional and international tax exposure in a dynamic environment
- Work in a forward-thinking tax function investing in automation and best practice
- Be part of a growing in-house tax team shaping the Groups tax agenda
Quote job ref: JN-082025-6807202
Job Details
| Role Level: | Mid-Level | Work Type: | Full-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country: | United Arab Emirates | City: | Dubai |
| Company Website: | https://redirect.michaelpage.com/mp-home | Job Function: | Finance |
| Company Industry/ Sector: |
Staffing and Recruiting | ||
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About the Company
Welcome to the Michael Page global company profile.Michael Page has five decades of expertise in professional services recruitment. We were established in London in 1976, and over this period we've grown organically to become one of the best-known and most respected consultancies, with an office network spanning six continents. While size has its advantages, it doesn't define us - the nature of our organic growth means that each new office is integrated into the region that it serves. It also means that as an employer looking to hire, or as a candidate aiming to grow your career you have the best of both worlds; a team that understands the market and geography you operate in, plus the resources and expertise of an international network at your disposal.Our teams are broken down to focus on industry, assignment type, salary level and location, so your hiring requirements or job search will all be handled by a specialist who knows your sector inside-out. We are confident that our expertise can add value to your recruitment or job search process – get in touch to find out more.
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