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Head of Tax - Dubai
Description
A client of byteSpark.ai is seeking a Head of Tax to lead the group tax function of a diversified, multi-jurisdictional business headquartered in Dubai, with entity coverage spanning the UAE, KSA, India, Germany, Singapore, UK, and Luxembourg. Reporting directly to the Group CFO, this is a senior individual contributor and team leadership role with full ownership of corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing, international tax, compliance, and strategic tax advisory across industries including manufacturing, F&B, trading, holding companies, and banking. The right candidate will have a minimum of 12 to 15 years of progressive tax experience, hold a CA, CTA, CPA, or equivalent qualification, and bring mandatory prior experience in the UAE or GCC. Candidates without direct UAE or GCC tax exposure will not be considered. Experience within a multinational group, investment group, family office, diversified conglomerate, or Big 4 advisory firm is strongly preferred. This role requires someone who can independently manage complex, multi-jurisdictional tax matters, engage at CFO and board level, and drive both compliance rigour and strategic tax positioning across a fast-moving, multi-sector group.
Requirements
1. CA, CTA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification
2. Minimum 12 to 15 years of relevant experience in corporate tax, VAT, international tax, and transfer pricing
3. Mandatory prior experience in UAE or GCC tax environments
4. Demonstrated ownership of multi-jurisdictional tax compliance and filings across a group structure
5. Experience managing transfer pricing policies and documentation
6. Ability to assess and mitigate international tax risks including PE/POEM and withholding tax exposures
7. Experience leading or directly participating in tax authority audits and interactions
8. Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders including CFO and legal teams on complex tax matters
9. Experience drafting and reviewing tax memos, position papers, and internal tax policies
10. Ability to independently manage external tax advisors and consultants across jurisdictions
Desirable
1. Experience in a multinational group, investment group, family office, diversified conglomerate, or Big 4 advisory firm
2. Exposure to two or more of the following industries: manufacturing, F&B, trading, holding companies, banking
3. Familiarity with UAE Corporate Tax legislation introduced in 2023 and its application to diversified group structures
4. Experience with tax structuring for cross-border transactions and group reorganisations
5. Exposure to tax matters in Germany, Singapore, Luxembourg, or India specifically
6. Strong track record of building or formalising a group tax function from an early or developing stage
7. Experience engaging with audit committees or boards on tax risk and governance matters
Role Highlights
📍 Location
Dubai
💼 Work Location Type
Onsite
⌛ Experience
12+ Years
🏢 Department
Finance
🏭 Industry
Finance
🔹 Sub-Industry
Capital Markets
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This role is being recruited by byteSpark.ai on behalf of a client. byteSpark.ai is a talent and recruitment platform and is not the employer for this position. We manage the recruitment process end-to-end on behalf of our clients, and the identity of the hiring organisation will be shared with candidates at the appropriate stage of the process once mutual interest has been established.

This role is based in Dubai, UAE and is a full-time position. The group operates across multiple jurisdictions including UAE, KSA, India, Germany, Singapore, UK, and Luxembourg, and the role carries tax responsibility across all of these geographies. Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to Dubai. Prior UAE or GCC experience is a non-negotiable requirement for this role.

The process typically involves four stages. First, your application and responses are reviewed by the byteSpark.ai team against the role criteria. Shortlisted candidates are then invited to an initial fit call with byteSpark.ai to discuss your background and the role in more detail. This is followed by a role-specific evaluation focused on your technical tax expertise and leadership experience. Final stage candidates will have a direct discussion with the hiring client's senior leadership team, including the Group CFO.

We aim to provide an initial update within three to five business days of receiving your application. Given the seniority of this role and the thoroughness we apply to every shortlist, the overall process may take a little longer than standard. We appreciate your patience and commit to keeping you informed at each stage rather than leaving you without visibility.

Absolutely. All applications are treated with complete confidentiality. Your details will not be shared with any third party, including the hiring client, without your knowledge and consent. The identity of the client will only be disclosed once both parties have expressed mutual interest in progressing. You are in full control of how your information is used throughout this process.