Senior Tax Analyst – Dubai

Position Title	Senior Tax Analyst
Location	Dubai, U.A.E
Reporting to	Tax Director

Position Purpose
Support the establishment of the tax function, ensure compliance, optimize tax strategies, and manage tax-related risks across the organization. Responsible for conducting gap analysis, advising Finance, Legal, and Operations teams on project tax structures, and overseeing transfer pricing. Additionally, manage the tax compliance cycle for corporate tax, liaise with tax advisors, and monitor tax filings for the company and its subsidiaries.

Position Purpose

Support the establishment of the tax function, ensure compliance, optimize tax strategies, and manage tax-related risks across the organization. Responsible for conducting gap analysis, advising Finance, Legal, and Operations teams on project tax structures, and overseeing transfer pricing. Additionally, manage the tax compliance cycle for corporate tax, liaise with tax advisors, and monitor tax filings for the company and its subsidiaries.

Responsibilities
Transfer Pricing Develop and implement transfer pricing policies and procedures Ensure compliance with local and international transfer pricing regulations Prepare and review transfer pricing documentation and reports Conduct transfer pricing risk assessments and provide strategic advice Setting Up the Tax Function Assist the Tax Director in establishing and maintaining a comprehensive tax compliance framework Supervise the preparation and filing of all tax returns, including VAT and corporate income tax Develop a system for tracking tax deadlines, payments, and filings Ensure all group entities comply with local and international tax regulations Implement best practices for tax risk management and internal controls Gap Analysis Conduct thorough gap analysis to identify discrepancies between current practices and tax code requirements across the AMEA Power Group Monitor changes in tax legislation and ensure compliance with new or revised laws Provide recommendations and strategies to senior management based on analysis findings Additional Responsibilities Collaborate with finance and legal teams to identify tax-saving opportunities and implement effective tax strategies Analyze the financial impact of various tax scenarios and provide recommendations Optimize the organization’s tax position through incentives, exemptions, and deductions Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements to ensure accurate tax representation Liaise with auditors to address tax-related queries and assist in the audit process Provide guidance on the tax implications of business decisions and transactions Conduct regular tax audits and liaise with tax authorities as required

Responsibilities

Transfer Pricing

Develop and implement transfer pricing policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with local and international transfer pricing regulations
Prepare and review transfer pricing documentation and reports
Conduct transfer pricing risk assessments and provide strategic advice

Setting Up the Tax Function

Assist the Tax Director in establishing and maintaining a comprehensive tax compliance framework
Supervise the preparation and filing of all tax returns, including VAT and corporate income tax
Develop a system for tracking tax deadlines, payments, and filings
Ensure all group entities comply with local and international tax regulations
Implement best practices for tax risk management and internal controls

Gap Analysis

Conduct thorough gap analysis to identify discrepancies between current practices and tax code requirements across the AMEA Power Group
Monitor changes in tax legislation and ensure compliance with new or revised laws
Provide recommendations and strategies to senior management based on analysis findings

Additional Responsibilities

Collaborate with finance and legal teams to identify tax-saving opportunities and implement effective tax strategies
Analyze the financial impact of various tax scenarios and provide recommendations
Optimize the organization’s tax position through incentives, exemptions, and deductions
Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements to ensure accurate tax representation
Liaise with auditors to address tax-related queries and assist in the audit process
Provide guidance on the tax implications of business decisions and transactions
Conduct regular tax audits and liaise with tax authorities as required

Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience	Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax management, preferably in the Middle East and Africa Experience in both Big 4 accounting firms and in-house tax roles Experience with tax audits and liaising with tax authorities Managing tax compliance and reporting for multinational companies Familiarity with tax planning and advisory in the renewable energy sector Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field Master’s or professional tax qualification preferred
Required Skills	In-depth knowledge of UAE and international tax laws and regulations Background in transfer pricing and corporate tax strategy implementation Proficiency in tax compliance software and Microsoft Office Suite
Interpersonal Skills	Communication Interpersonal skills Problem solving Accountability Working effectively under pressure

Submit CV to: talent@ameapower.com