Senior Tax Analyst
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About the Role
ALEC Holdings seeks a Senior Tax Analyst to manage Direct and Indirect Tax compliance across UAE and KSA, including Corporate Tax, VAT, Pillar Two, Transfer Pricing, and tax audits.
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Responsibilities
- Independently manage Direct and Indirect Tax compliance across UAE and KSA, including Pillar Two, Corporate Tax, Zakat, Withholding Tax, Transfer Pricing, VAT, and e Invoicing
- Manage tax administration activities including tax audits, assessments, reconciliations, and refund claims
- Manage tax authority portals, registrations, and deregistrations
- Support implementation of new tax regulations across the Group, including Pillar Two and UAE e Invoicing
- Assist with tax impact assessments and ongoing compliance obligations
- Provide technical tax guidance and training to internal teams
- Support business users in understanding and applying tax regulations
- Monitor regulatory developments and prepare the business for future changes
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, management, and external parties
- Apply strong analytical skills, leveraging advanced Excel and ERP systems to interpret financial data for tax reporting and compliance
- Support initiatives to enhance tax processes, controls, and systems
- Proactively identify tax risks, compliance gaps, and process improvement opportunities
Requirements
- Professional qualification in Accounting, Tax, or related field (CA, ACCA, CPA, CTA, or equivalent)
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in Direct and Indirect Tax, preferably within the Middle East (UAE and/or KSA)
- Strong hands on experience in Corporate Tax, Zakat, VAT, and Withholding Tax
- Working knowledge of Pillar Two (GloBE, QDMTT), Transfer Pricing, and Country by Country Reporting
- Experience managing tax audits, assessments, and interactions with tax authorities
- Proven ability to manage tax compliance independently with appropriate escalation
- Strong technical knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements
- Advanced analytical and data handling skills
- Experience with tax portals, e Invoicing systems, and ERP environments
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Proactive, self motivated, and solution oriented with a strong sense of ownership
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Who are we?
- ALEC Holdings PJSC, part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), is a leading GCC construction group with over two decades of success delivering some of the region’s most complex and high profile projects.
- In the UAE, ALEC has delivered many of the nation’s most iconic developments, operating as a fully integrated contractor through specialist business units.
Why Join Us?
- As a Tax Analyst – Senior, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring robust tax governance and compliance across the Group.
- Working closely with the Group Tax Manager, you’ll take ownership of key Direct and Indirect Tax obligations, support the implementation of evolving tax regulations, and help strengthen ALEC’s tax processes.
About Your Team
- The Group Tax team is responsible for ensuring effective tax governance, compliance, and risk management across ALEC’s operations.
- The team works closely with finance, business stakeholders, and external advisors to navigate an evolving tax landscape.
Your Role
- Independently manage Direct and Indirect Tax compliance across the UAE and KSA, under the oversight of the Group Tax Manager, including: Pillar Two compliance (GloBE, GIR, QDMTT), Corporate Tax and Zakat, Withholding Tax, Transfer Pricing compliance, VAT and e Invoicing, Tax provisions and deferred
- Manage tax administration activities, including: Handling tax audits, assessments, and reconciliations; Managing tax authority portals, registrations, and deregistrations; Managing refund claims and ongoing e Invoicing compliance; Supporting day to day tax advisory matters; Performing monthly and qu
- Provide strategic and regulatory support by: Supporting the implementation of new tax regulations; Assisting with tax impact assessments; Providing technical tax guidance and training; Supporting business users; Monitoring regulatory developments.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, management, and external parties including tax advisors, auditors, and tax authorities.
- Apply strong analytical skills, leveraging advanced Excel and ERP systems to interpret financial data for tax reporting and compliance.
- Support initiatives to enhance tax processes, controls, and systems.
- Proactively identify tax risks, compliance gaps, and process improvement opportunities.
- Take full ownership of responsibilities with a proactive, solution oriented mindset.
What We’re Looking For
- Professional qualification in Accounting, Tax, or a related field (CA, ACCA, CPA, CTA, or equivalent).
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in Direct and Indirect Tax, preferably within the Middle East (UAE and/or KSA).
- Strong hands on experience in Corporate Tax, Zakat, VAT, and Withholding Tax.
- Working knowledge of Pillar Two (GloBE, QDMTT), Transfer Pricing, and Country by Country Reporting (practical filing experience preferred).
- Experience managing tax audits, assessments, and interactions with tax authorities.
- Proven ability to manage tax compliance independently with appropriate escalation.
- Strong technical knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Advanced analytical and data handling skills.
- Experience with tax portals, e Invoicing systems, and ERP environments.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Proactive, self motivated, and solution oriented with a strong sense of ownership.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
What We Offer
- The chance to contribute to some of UAE most iconic projects.
- A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
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