Regional Accounting & Tax Manager

Henkel has a Regional Accounting & Tax Manager vacancy in Dubai, covering tax compliance, tax accounting and regional reporting. The advert asks for 5–10 years of experience, preferably from a multinational or Big Four environment. The post also takes part in strategic projects such as acquisitions and legal entity restructurings.

What the regional accounting & tax manager job in Dubai involves

The post covers financial integrity, tax compliance and governance across the region. The advert describes a trusted business partner who oversees regional tax and accounting activities, backs strategic initiatives and improves processes as regulations change. Work with senior stakeholders and complex projects is part of the job.

Responsibilities

• Keeps the region compliant with direct and indirect tax rules, including corporate income tax, VAT and withholding tax, and leads timely tax reporting, filings and disclosures
• Looks for tax optimization opportunities and ways to use available incentives across the region
• Acts as the main contact for tax authorities, external advisors, audits, inspections and disputes
• Advises the business on tax and helps put tax policies, processes and governance standards in place
• Assesses the tax implications of investments, mergers, acquisitions, legal entity restructurings and system implementations
• Strengthens and monitors tax-related internal controls, tracks regulatory developments and leads the rollout of new requirements
• Works with Finance and business teams so that accounting, tax and operational goals line up
• Supports regional accounting, financial reporting and process improvement

Requirements

• Relevant professional experience in accounting and/or tax
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting, enough to advise on complex accounting matters
• Practical knowledge of corporate taxation, indirect taxes and transfer pricing
• Solid grasp of tax accounting and IAS 12, including current and deferred taxes
• Analytical and problem-solving ability, with a hands-on, pragmatic approach
• Stakeholder management and communication skills that work across countries and functions

Preferred qualifications

• Background in a multinational organization or a Big Four environment
• Experience with statutory reporting, external audits and internal controls
• Experience across several countries and jurisdictions, which the advert calls highly desirable

How to apply

Applicants apply using the button below through the company’s careers site.