Head of International Taxation - Dubai

Job Responsibilities:

• Optimize the organization's global tax position by developing and implementing strategies that maximize tax efficiency while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Drive Strategic Decision-making: Provide guidance and insights to senior management and other stakeholders regarding the tax implications of international business activities, assessing the tax impact of various options and recommending tax-efficient structures and strategies.
• Foster Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various internal stakeholders, such as finance, legal, and business units, to integrate tax considerations into business operations, transactions, and contracts.
• Stay Informed and Innovate: Keep abreast of changes in international tax laws, regulations, and best practices, driving innovation in tax planning and compliance.
• Mitigate Tax Risks: Identify and assess potential tax risks associated with the organization's global operations and transactions, developing strategies to minimize these risks.
• Build and maintain relationships with external tax advisors, tax authorities, and other relevant external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors to manage international tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities.
• Communicate tax strategies, risks, and opportunities to senior management and other relevant stakeholders.
• Advise on structuring of cross-border transactions and business operations to optimize tax efficiency.
• Represent the organization's interests in tax-related discussions and negotiations.
• Develop and implement an effective international tax strategy aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of all required international tax filings, including tax returns, reports, and disclosures.
• Uphold high ethical standards and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and manage a team of international tax professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Ensure effective resource allocation and workload management to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional Finance certification (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Minimum of 10 years of extensive experience in international taxation or related role (e.g., Taxation Manager), preferably in a diverse/multi-cultural business industry.
• The candidate must be a current resident of Dubai and have valid residency status.