Agility Logistics
Group Tax Manager
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 30/09/2025
Job overview
Date posted
16/08/2025
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
30/09/2025
Job description
The Group Tax Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day tax compliance affairs for the Group, ensuring adherence to tax regulations and supporting business operations. This role involves active participation in tax compliance processes, contributing to tax-related projects, and providing tax support to internal stakeholders. The position will oversee compliance in areas such as corporate tax filings, OECD Pillar 2 requirements, transfer pricing, and VAT returns. It will also support advisory functions including implementation of new tax regulations, operational transfer pricing, and collaboration with external tax advisors and authorities. The role requires strong technical tax knowledge, project ownership, and the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders across functions and jurisdictions.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Manage the Group's day-to-day tax affairs, including tax compliance and related processes
- Assist in the preparation and review of Corporate Tax Compliance filings
- Assist in readiness of OECD Pillar 2 filings, including data collection and local compliance alignment
- Own and prepare transfer pricing documentation including master file, local files, country-by-country reporting, and Pillar 2 obligations
- Assist in preparation and review of VAT returns filings, including e-invoicing projects
- Maintain and execute the Group's tax control framework
- Support Quarter End Closing and prepare tax provisions and forecasts
- Support implementation efforts related to new tax regulations
- Contribute to design and implementation of Operational Transfer Pricing initiatives
- Partner with external tax advisors and assist with Tax Authority interactions
- Support efforts to pursue refunds, credits, and incentives for new markets
- Collaborate with Corporate Accounting, Legal, FP&A, and local Tax/Finance teams
- Stay informed of new tax legislation and regulations
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Tax, Economics, or Accounting
- Formal tax qualification/membership such as CTA, IFA, or NOB preferred
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Big Four Tax firm and/or as an in-house tax professional with an international organization
- Experience working with senior leadership and managing regular contact with executives across functions
- Experience in external contact with Tax Authorities, government agencies, and service providers
- Strong finance/tax knowledge and IT skills with SAP, Oracle, Cognos, and MS Office
- Proven ability to take ownership of projects from start to completion
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail, strategic thinking, and problem-solving
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to build and foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Management and leadership skills to motivate and manage virtual teams
