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Head of Tax

Marcura
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Director
1 weeks ago
Corporate Income TaxTransfer PricingUK Corporate Interest RestrictionUAE Corporate TaxPillar TwoVAT/GST
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About Marcura

  • Marcura is a global leader in maritime technology and operations, supporting nearly one‑third of the world's seaborne commodity trade.
  • We are seeking a Head of Tax to join our high‑impact team.

Purpose of the Role

  • The Head of Group Tax is responsible for the full spectrum of Marcura Group's global tax strategy, governance and obligations across all entities and jurisdictions.
  • Reporting to the Group CFO, the role combines strategic advisory with robust multi jurisdictional compliance oversight and team leadership.
  • The role has mandate to build and shape the group tax function appropriate to the group's current scale and PE backed growth trajectory.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, own and continuously refresh the group's global tax strategy; advise CFO and senior leadership on tax implications of strategic decisions, investments, M&A activity and cross border transactions.
  • Act as primary internal lead on the group's vision and key advisor to major projects; manage external tax structuring advisers to budget and outcome.
  • Build a high performing function and prepare the Group for exit readiness.
  • Oversee multi jurisdictional corporate income tax compliance (UAE, UK, India, Philippines, Denmark and others) through in house resource and managed adviser relationships.
  • Identify, assess and manage tax risks across the group; maintain a tax risk register; report to the Audit Committee.
  • Lead preparation and review of group and entity level IFRS tax provisions and deferred tax disclosures (IAS 12); support auditors.
  • Own the group's transfer pricing policy framework; ensure OECD compliant master and local files; oversee CbCR preparation, filing and TP audit management.
  • Be the key stakeholder for entity rationalization projects, redefinition of the UK tax group and structural rationalisation across all holding entities.
  • Monitor and manage the group's UK Corporate Interest Restriction (CIR) position; model interest restriction exposure.
  • Own the group's UAE Corporate Tax position across DIFC and mainland entities; ensure robust substance, qualification and compliance.
  • Provide strategic oversight of indirect tax (VAT/GST), withholding tax, DAC6/MDR disclosure and other statutory obligations.
  • Build and shape the group tax function; determine optimal mix of in house capability vs external advisers; develop and mentor tax professionals.

Requirements

  • Qualified tax professional (CTA, ACA/ACCA, or equivalent)
  • 12+ years post qualification; 7+ years senior in house tax at group level
  • PE backed multinational, financial services, fintech/payments or maritime industry experience
  • Multi jurisdictional essential
  • English fluent; Arabic or additional European languages an advantage

Technical Skills

  • Corporate income tax (UK & international)
  • Transfer pricing (OECD master/local files, CbCR)
  • UK Corporate Interest Restriction rules
  • UAE Corporate Tax & DIFC substance
  • Pillar Two / global minimum tax
  • VAT/GST & indirect tax (oversight level)
  • Withholding taxes
  • Tax provisions & deferred tax under IFRS (IAS 12)
  • Loss utilisation & group relief strategy
  • Tax structuring for debt/treasury/holding structures
  • DAC6/MDR disclosure
  • M&A tax (IFRS 3 context)

Leadership Skills

  • Strategic thinker who translates complex tax issues into clear commercial advice
  • Strong influencer at C suite level
  • Proven track record of owning group tax strategy in a PE backed or listed environment
  • Commercially aware, balancing risk and opportunity
  • Resilient self starter comfortable with ambiguity and organisational complexity
  • High integrity and commitment to transparent, responsible tax governance

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary and Bonus
  • Inclusive Onboarding Experience
  • Marcura Wellness Zone
  • Global Opportunities
  • Diverse, Supportive Work Culture

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