Location: Dubai, UAE
Salary: Up to AED 20,000 per month + Benefits depending on experience
Employment Type: Full-timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Finance & Tax Manager to oversee the accounting, taxation and financial activities of an investment group with companies and operations across multiple jurisdictions.
The role requires a strong understanding of international taxation, cross-border transactions, intercompany arrangements and the legitimate movement of funds between related companies.
The successful candidate will oversee accountants in different countries and work closely with management, external tax advisers, auditors, lawyers and other professional advisers to ensure that the group's financial transactions are properly structured, documented, accounted for and compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
Key ResponsibilitiesGlobal Tax & International Transactions
- * Manage and coordinate tax matters across multiple jurisdictions.
- Develop a practical understanding of the tax implications of cross-border payments and transactions.
- Review the tax treatment of management fees, consulting fees, service fees, interest, dividends and other payments between group entities.
- Review international intercompany transactions and identify potential tax, withholding-tax, VAT/GST and transfer-pricing implications.
- Coordinate with local tax advisers in different countries.
- Maintain a clear understanding of the tax residency and activities of relevant group entities.
- Monitor international tax developments that could affect the group.
- Assist with corporate tax, VAT/GST and other relevant tax filings.
- Review withholding-tax requirements for cross-border payments.
- Coordinate and maintain appropriate tax documentation.
Transfer Pricing & Related Parties
- * Understand and monitor transfer-pricing requirements across relevant jurisdictions.
- Review related-party transactions to ensure they are appropriately documented and supported.
- Assist with preparation and maintenance of transfer-pricing documentation.
- Work with external advisers on transfer-pricing policies and analysis where required.
- Ensure intercompany charges have a genuine commercial basis and appropriate supporting agreements and invoices.
Group Accounting & Fund Flows
- * Oversee accountants and finance teams across different countries.
- Review group accounting and monthly financial reporting.
- Monitor movement of funds between group entities.
- Review significant intercompany payments and receipts.
- Ensure transactions have appropriate commercial documentation and accounting treatment.
- Maintain proper records supporting cross-border transactions.
- Identify transactions requiring specialist tax or legal advice before execution.
Investment Company Accounting
- * Oversee accounting for investment and holding companies.
- Understand investment income, dividends, interest, management/service income and other investment-related revenue.
- Review the accounting and tax treatment of investment transactions.
- Monitor cash flows and financial positions across group entities.
- Prepare management reports relating to investments and group financial performance.
UAE Tax Strong practical knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax and VAT*.
* Coordinate UAE tax compliance and reporting.
* Understand UAE rules relating to related parties, transfer pricing and international transactions.
* Coordinate with UAE tax advisers where specialist advice is required.
Financial Management
- * Review monthly management accounts and financial statements.
- Maintain appropriate financial controls.
- Review bank reconciliations and significant transactions.
- Monitor group cash flow and liquidity.
- Support annual audits and tax reviews.
- Provide management with financial and tax analysis when considering new transactions or structures.
Required Experience 8+ years of relevant finance/tax experience.
* Significant experience with international or cross-border taxation.
* Practical experience working with companies in multiple jurisdictions.
* Strong knowledge of intercompany transactions and transfer pricing.
* Experience with cross-border payments and withholding tax.
* Strong knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax and VAT*.
* Experience overseeing accountants or finance teams in different countries.
* ACCA, CPA, CA, CTA, ADIT or another relevant professional qualification is preferred.
* Excellent English communication skills.
* Strong Excel and accounting/ERP skills.
