Job Title: Manager 

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Direct Tax & Transfer Pricing Manager to join a well-established, diversified group headquartered in Dubai. This role plays a critical part in supporting the Group’s direct tax strategy, managing transfer pricing, and contributing to the implementation of Pillar 2 regulations, while ensuring compliance across all business divisions.

This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with Big 4 experience, strong technical expertise, and a desire to work on high-impact projects across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Direct Tax on all matters related to direct tax, transfer pricing, and global tax regulations

• Advise on compliance with local and international tax laws, TP rules, and accounting standards

• Assist with tax audits, risk management, and planning initiatives

• Maintain and help update the Group’s transfer pricing policies

• Support the rollout of Pillar 2, global minimum tax, and other regulatory changes

• Identify areas for tax automation, digitalization, and process improvements

Functional Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with direct tax and transfer pricing regulations across multiple geographies

• Maintain TP documentation and ensure it is updated and aligned with global standards

• Review and support the preparation of corporate tax and withholding tax filings

• Prepare for and respond to tax audits, working with external advisors and internal teams

• Track ongoing tax projects and coordinate cross-functional deliverables

• Deliver internal training workshops and maintain centralized tax documentation

Technology & Project Management:

• Support tax process automation initiatives to drive efficiency

• Document tax project progress and escalate issues where required

• Collaborate closely with the Head of Tax to deliver projects on time and within scope

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Taxation

• Professional tax qualification (e.g., CTA, ACA, ATT) is required

• Minimum 7 years of experience in direct tax and transfer pricing

• Mandatory Big 4 background (current or previous role)

• Fluent in Arabic (required)

• Strong understanding of UAE tax laws; regional GCC or international experience is a plus

• Excellent analytical, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven

What’s on Offer:

• Be part of a prestigious, diversified business group in Dubai

• Work on high-visibility, strategic tax initiatives

• Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams

• Regional and international tax exposure

• Dynamic, forward-thinking work environment

• Opportunity to contribute to tax automation and digital transformation