Tax Control, Risk and Reporting Analyst – Michael Page International (UAE) Limited

Looking for a Tax Controls, Risk & Reporting Analyst to join a regional finance team based in Dubai. This position plays a key role in strengthening tax controls, improving reporting quality, and supporting the identification and management of tax risks across multiple business entities. It is ideally suited to someone with a background in tax, audit and finance who enjoys working with data, controls and process improvements.

Client Details

Our client is a large multinational organisation operating across several markets, with a strong presence in industrial and infrastructure-related sectors. The business has a well-established regional footprint and is continuing to invest in its finance and governance capabilities to support future growth and operational excellence.

Description

[ Review tax calculations, tax returns, reconciliations and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.

[ Perform independent control reviews across tax processes and identify areas for improvement.

[ Assess the quality, completeness and consistency of tax records and compliance evidence.

[ Monitor and track remediation plans, ensuring agreed corrective actions are implemented.

[ Maintain and update the group’s tax risk register, documenting risks, mitigation plans and ownership.

[ Consolidate risk information from regional teams, finance stakeholders and external advisors.

[ Track emerging tax legislation, compliance issues, audit developments and potential exposures.

[ Prepare risk summaries and management reports for senior finance leadership.

[ Develop and maintain tax dashboards covering compliance status, audits, risks and key performance indicators.

[ Review VAT, corporate tax, withholding tax and tax accounting balances and reconciliations.

[ Work closely with accounting and finance teams to improve tax data quality and reporting processes.

[ Support tax provisioning activities and reporting of material tax exposures.

[ Coordinate information requests and documentation for external auditors, internal auditors and tax authorities.

[ Monitor audit action points and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding items.

[ Assist with transfer pricing documentation, monitoring and compliance activities.

[ Maintain records relating to intercompany transactions and supporting agreements.

[ Support tax technology initiatives, reporting enhancements and process improvement projects.

[ Identify control gaps, recurring issues and opportunities to strengthen governance and compliance frameworks.

Profile

[ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Audit, Risk Management or a related discipline.

[ 3 to 6 years of relevant experience within tax, audit, accounting, risk or financial reporting.

[ Big 4 or larger international accounting firm experience is strongly preferred.

[ Exposure to tax compliance, tax accounting, VAT, corporate tax or withholding tax.

[ Strong understanding of internal controls, reconciliations and financial reporting.

[ Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.

[ Experience with dashboards, reporting tools and ERP systems is advantageous.

[ Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.

[ Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA or progress towards one are advantageous.

[ Confident communicator with the ability to challenge data, identify issues and present findings clearly

Job Offer

[ Opportunity to join a large and growing international organisation.

[ Exposure to regional and cross-border tax matters.

[ Broad role combining tax, audit, controls and financial reporting.

[ High level of visibility within the finance function.

[ Opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership.

[ Exposure to transformation, process improvement and governance initiatives.

[ Collaborative and professional working environment.

[ Strong career development and progression opportunities.

Job Details

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