Tax Control, Risk and Reporting Analyst
Michael Page• Dubai, United Arab Emirates
TypeFull time
LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
Posted1d ago
Job description
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.
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.
* 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