Job Description

It's more than a job
As a finance professional at Kuehne+Nagel, your work includes managing budgets, strategic planning, and overseeing financial operations. You also help make ordinary and special moments possible for people around the world. Because your financial diligence allows your colleagues across the company to stay focused on the core of their work, whether it's getting vital healthcare products to those who need them or fresh fruit to children playing in the park. Finance work at Kuehne+Nagel, means more than we imagine.
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Are you passionate about tax, compliance, and strategic financial planning?
We're looking for a dedicated National Tax Accountant to join our finance team supporting the UAE and Oman. If you're detail-oriented, driven by regulatory excellence, and excited to play a key role in a global logistics company, this is your opportunity to grow with us. Apply now to join a company that values ownership, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.
In this critical role, you'll ensure full compliance with local and international tax regulations, provide strategic tax planning, and work closely with both internal departments and external auditors. You'll play a key role in driving tax efficiency, supporting accurate financial reporting, and contributing to our long-term business success.
We're looking for someone who brings deep technical knowledge, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset to the role. If you have experience in tax accounting within the UAE/GCC region and are confident navigating complex tax structures and audits, we'd love to hear from you.
How you create impact

• Ensure accurate and timely filing of VAT, Corporate Tax, ESR, and other statutory returns in line with UAE and international regulations.
• Stay up to date with evolving tax legislation, including OECD guidelines, BEPS, and Pillar 2 initiatives.
• Support financial planning by analyzing the tax impact on budgets and forecasts.
• Provide strategic tax advice to internal stakeholders to enhance financial outcomes.
• Lead and coordinate external tax audits and ensure the completion of all related documentation.
• Manage the issuance of ICV certificates and support post-audit follow-ups.
• Prepare tax disclosures and provisions for quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Collaborate with finance teams to support journal entries and tax accruals.

What we would like you to bring

• Ensure accurate and timely filing of VAT, Corporate Tax, ESR, and other statutory returns in line with UAE and international regulations.
• Stay up to date with evolving tax legislation, including OECD guidelines, BEPS, and Pillar 2 initiatives.
• Support financial planning by analyzing the tax impact on budgets and forecasts.
• Provide strategic tax advice to internal stakeholders to enhance financial outcomes.
• Lead and coordinate external tax audits and ensure the completion of all related documentation.
• Manage the issuance of ICV certificates and support post-audit follow-ups.
• Prepare tax disclosures and provisions for quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Collaborate with finance teams to support journal entries and tax accruals.

What's in it for you

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• CPA, ACCA, CTA, or UAE Tax Agent certification is strongly preferred.
• 2-5 years' experience in tax accounting, ideally within the UAE or GCC region.
• Proven experience working with financial reporting, tax planning, and audit support.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax Law, Free Zone regulations, and international tax frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic, both written and verbal.
• Highly organized with a structured approach to work and strong attention to detail.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and service-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
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