Job Title: Group Tax Manager

Company: Michael Page

Location: UAE

Employment: Full Time

Job Description / Role

As a Group Tax Manager at a leading equipment distribution group with significant operations in the Middle East and Africa, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the organization’s tax strategies, ensuring compliance with international tax regulations, and managing tax risks across multiple jurisdictions. This position requires you to work closely with external tax advisors, finance country heads, and the Group CFO to ensure all tax-related obligations are met efficiently and accurately.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Management:

Oversee and mitigate tax exposure while ensuring adherence to international and local tax laws.

Develop and implement effective tax control procedures.

Ensure timely and accurate filing of corporate tax, VAT, and withholding tax returns across the group.

Advisory & Reporting:

Act as the primary contact for local and regional tax matters, providing internal tax advisory services.

Manage relationships with external tax authorities and consultants.

Support business operations by offering tax-related guidance and assisting with strategic decision-making.

Strategic Planning:

Assist in forecasting tax expenses and advising on the tax deductibility of expenditures.

Ensure proper documentation for intercompany transactions.

Manage and mitigate tax risk across multiple jurisdictions within the group.

Job Offer:

Competitive Salary Package: Attractive tax-free salary with additional benefits including medical insurance, annual air tickets, and visa applicable to the family.

Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus based on performance.

Key Role: Be the primary point of contact for all tax matters, managing tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Professional Development: Opportunities for growth within a human-sized organization.

Location: Easy access to the Dubai office.

Leading Group: Join a successful and stable group with a 20+ year history in the MEA region.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of 8 years of experience in International Taxation.

A background in a BIG 4 accounting firm is desired, followed by relevant industry experience.

Hands-on experience with African tax environments (excluding South Africa) is strictly mandatory, particularly in managing relationships and compliance with local tax authorities.

About the Company:

Michael Page is a global leader in recruitment, helping professionals secure their ideal jobs across various industries and regions. Joining the Group Tax Manager role at this leading equipment distribution group offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a well-established organization in the MEA region.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their CV and cover letter to info@michaelpage.ae. This role is ideal for seasoned professionals with extensive international taxation experience, particularly in the African market.