International Tax Senior Manager - MENA Region

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 and can be based in Dubai or Singapore.