Senior Tax Specialist – Middle East (VAT, CIT, Transfer Pricing)

About the role

This senior position supports tax compliance and advisory for the Middle East region, covering the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain. You will ensure accurate filing, reporting and planning across VAT, corporate income tax, transfer pricing and related obligations while advising finance teams on practical tax matters.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and file statutory tax returns (VAT, WHT, CIT, QDMTT, TP) for the assigned Middle East jurisdictions.
• Maintain the tax compliance calendar and monitor legislative changes such as e‑invoicing.
• Develop and maintain tax documentation, SOPs and controlled storage of tax records.
• Participate in tax audits and examinations, providing analyses and timely recommendations.
• Manage VAT refund claims, compile supporting documentation and liaise with tax authorities.
• Assist month‑end tax accounting, reconcile tax balances and support year‑end financial statement reviews.
• Research tax issues, present findings and implement agreed solutions.
• Analyse business changes for transfer pricing policy updates.
• Support country finance teams in preparing quarterly and year‑end tax provisions.
• Contribute to group‑level tax projects and implement local changes in coordination with tax and finance management.

Required profile

• Chartered Accountant with at least 3 years of tax experience in a large organization.
• Experience in VAT/indirect taxes within at least one major Middle East jurisdiction.
• Proven ability to prepare and file statutory tax returns and manage tax compliance calendars.
• Experience participating in tax audits and handling VAT refund processes.
• Strong knowledge of corporate income tax, transfer pricing and related regulations.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of VAT and other indirect taxes in the Middle East.
• Understanding of corporate income tax and transfer pricing principles.
• Familiarity with e‑invoicing requirements and tax documentation standards.