Manager - Tax

About Shamal Holding

Role overview

Responsibilities and outcomes

• Own VAT, Corporate Tax, and Transfer Pricing compliance across UAE and international entities, with accurate, timely filings and no late filings or FTA penalties.
• Complete new-entity registrations, voluntary disclosures, clarifications, and refund claims within statutory deadlines.
• Lead tax planning and structuring analysis, advising senior management on compliant and efficient tax positions.
• Manage international tax filings and refund recovery while mitigating double-taxation exposure.
• Identify tax risks and provide clear mitigation recommendations.
• Ensure timely ESR and Country-by-Country Reporting compliance and audit-ready Transfer Pricing policies.
• Coordinate with departments to secure contracts and documentation supporting tax benefits and avoiding preventable penalties.
• Lead tax audits and authority queries through to closure with tax authorities and external consultants.
• Keep tax policies and procedures current; implement technology and e-invoicing tools ahead of regulatory mandates.
• Adopt AI-enabled tools to improve tax process turnaround and compliance and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Tax, Accounting, or Finance, or professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of tax experience covering VAT and Corporate Tax, including at least two years managing UAE compliance in a multi-entity environment.
• Additional taxation certification, such as CTA or a Diploma in International Taxation.
• Experience in a renowned tax firm or in-house tax leadership within a group holding company or multinational structure, including stakeholder management.