Regional Accounting & Tax Manager

About the Position

Regional Accounting & Tax Manager

Henkel is seeking a Regional Accounting & Tax Manager to join our team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this role, you will ensure financial integrity, tax compliance, and effective governance across the region. You will act as a trusted business partner, overseeing regional tax and accounting activities, supporting strategic initiatives, and driving process improvements to ensure compliance with evolving regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive tax optimization initiatives and identify opportunities to leverage available tax incentives and efficiencies across the region.
• Ensure full compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations, including corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, and other local tax requirements.
• Serve as the key point of contact for tax authorities, external advisors, audits, inspections, disputes, and tax-related inquiries.
• Lead accurate and timely tax reporting, filings, and disclosures for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide expert tax guidance to the business and support the implementation of tax policies, processes, and governance standards.
• Partner on strategic projects, including investments, mergers, acquisitions, legal entity restructurings, and system implementations, to assess and manage tax implications.
• Strengthen and monitor tax-related internal controls to ensure compliance, accuracy, and risk mitigation.
• Stay ahead of regulatory developments and lead the implementation of new tax requirements across the region.
• Collaborate closely with Finance and business teams to ensure alignment between accounting, tax, and operational objectives.
• Support regional accounting activities, financial reporting requirements, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Experience: 5 – 10 years working experience
• Education: University degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting
  • Good practical knowledge of corporate taxation, indirect taxes, and transfer pricing
  • Solid knowledge of tax accounting and IAS 12, including current and deferred taxes
  • Experience with statutory reporting, external audits, and internal controls is an advantage
  • Experience working across multiple countries and jurisdictions is highly desirable
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a hands-on, pragmatic approach
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a leading multinational company
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive work environment

About the Company

Henkel

Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, Henkel is leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, we hold leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses. Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners, as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.

Contact Information

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Application Deadline

As long as the vacancy is listed on our Career Site, we are happy to receive your application.