Posted on November 16, 2025

International Tax Senior Manager – MENA Region

Dubai / Full-Time
  • Full-Time
  • Dubai

Pure Search

Pure Search has exclusively partnered with a UK-headquartered business looking to hire a Senior Tax Manager to look after the MENA region in Dubai or Singapore.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end direct tax compliance and reporting obligations for entities across the MENA region.
  • Partner with regional colleagues in finance, legal, commercial, and other areas to ensure alignment, clarity, and smooth execution of cross-functional initiatives.
  • Support global tax initiatives such as cash tax forecasting, cross-jurisdiction reporting requirements, and broader policy alignment.
  • Develop, refine, and maintain transfer pricing frameworks and related documentation, working alongside external advisers where appropriate.
  • Identify, manage, and enhance opportunities related to incentives or credit claims, including R&D-related submissions across relevant jurisdictions.
  • Provide tax input on strategic and operational projects—such as market entry, restructuring, or product launches—on an as-needed basis.
  • Contribute to process-improvement efforts, including automation and system enhancements that improve accuracy and efficiency.

Experience & Attributes

  • Professional tax or accounting qualification.
  • Significant hands-on experience (8+ years) managing tax matters within a global organisation.
  • Strong command of corporate and international tax principles.
  • Comfortable managing shifting priorities and working in an evolving environment.
  • Dubai or Singapore based

This is a well remunerated role role can be based in Dubai or Singapore.

For more information, please contact Josh Burns at Pure Search.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
  • Lead end-to-end direct tax compliance and reporting obligations for entities across the MENA region.
  • Partner with regional colleagues in finance, legal, commercial, and other areas to ensure alignment, clarity, and smooth execution of cross-functional initiatives.
  • Support global tax initiatives such as cash tax forecasting, cross-jurisdiction reporting requirements, and broader policy alignment.
  • Develop, refine, and maintain transfer pricing frameworks and related documentation, working alongside external advisers where appropriate.
  • Identify, manage, and enhance opportunities related to incentives or credit claims, including R&D-related submissions across relevant jurisdictions.
  • Provide tax input on strategic and operational projects—such as market entry, restructuring, or product launches—on an as-needed basis.
  • Contribute to process-improvement efforts, including automation and system enhancements that improve accuracy and efficiency.

 

Experience

Experience & Attributes

  • Professional tax or accounting qualification.
  • Significant hands-on experience (8+ years) managing tax matters within a global organisation.
  • Strong command of corporate and international tax principles.
  • Comfortable managing shifting priorities and working in an evolving environment.
  • Dubai or Singapore based

Location

Dubai
Upload your CV/resume or any other relevant file. Max. file size: 100 MB.

By submitting my CV I agree with the Consent Statement and the Privacy Policy

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Josh Burns

Josh Burns

Principal

Get in touch

Ready for the
right role?

Whatever your next career move, we’re here to guide you through every stage, from application to interview and beyond. Let’s find your next exciting opportunity.

Ready for the right candidate?

Building the right team takes more than just searching. Our recruitment experts will help you find the best talent to drive your business forward.

Let’s talk

Want to speak with us? Whatever your challenge, talk to one of our team members, and let’s find the right way forward.
Send us a message
Consent
By signing up I agree with the Consent Statement and the Privacy Policy

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Submit your CV
Consent

By submitting my CV I agree with the Consent Statement and the Privacy Policy

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Submit a job
Submit a job
Submit CV
Consent
By signing up I agree with the Consent Statement and the Privacy Policy

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.