Global Tax Manager

Mumbai - India

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Finance

Job Summary

About Wahed:

The global financial system wasnt built for everyone. For millions of people its reliance on interest (riba) creates a barrier to managing money and building wealth without compromising their values.

At Wahed were changing that. We are a global fintech company on a mission to build a new financial systemone that is ethical accessible and entirely interest-free. From our offices across the globe our team is building products that were once deemed impossible from pioneering Shariah-compliant equity ETFs creating riba-free alternatives to high yield savings accounts to creating no-leverage real estate investments for truly interest-free income producing assets. If youre driven to solve complex problems and believe finance should empower not exclude join us in building a more equitable financial future.

Job Brief:

The Global Tax Manager will be responsible for overseeing direct and indirect tax compliance

across multiple international jurisdictions. This role will coordinate closely with local tax

consultants and advisors to ensure accurate timely and compliant tax filings while supporting

the business with tax planning and risk management.

Job Description:

1.Tax Compliance & Reporting:

Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance across the US UK UAE and Malaysia and
other countries where the business expands in the future.
Ensure timely filing of corporate income tax returns indirect tax (VAT) returns and other statutory submissions.
Review tax computations returns and supporting documentation prepared by local
consultants before submission.
Monitor changes in local tax laws and assess their impact on the business.

2.Coordination with Local Tax Advisors

Manage relationships with external tax consultants in each operating jurisdiction.
Ensure deliverables from advisors are accurate complete and submitted within statutory deadlines.
Standardize reporting and documentation processes across countries.
Facilitate communication between internal finance teams and external tax advisors.

3. Direct & Indirect Tax Oversight

Ensure proper accounting and reporting of corporate income tax deferred tax and transfer pricing where applicable.
Oversee VAT/GST/Sales Tax compliance including reconciliations and audit readiness.
Support implementation and compliance with UAE Corporate Tax and VAT regulations.
Assist in managing tax registrations de-registrations and regulatory filings as the company expands.

4. Tax Risk Management & Controls

Establish and maintain internal controls around tax processes.
Identify potential tax exposures and recommend mitigation strategies.
Support internal and external audits related to tax matters.
Maintain comprehensive documentation for audit and compliance purposes.

5. Business Support & Advisory

Provide tax guidance to internal stakeholders on cross-border transactions and new business initiatives.
Assist with transfer pricing documentation and intercompany arrangements.
Support tax-efficient structuring for new markets or products.

Job Specification:

Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification (mandatory).
23 years of post-qualification experience in tax preferably with exposure to multinational operations.
Strong knowledge of direct and indirect tax frameworks (Corporate Tax VAT/GST).
Experience coordinating with external tax advisors across multiple jurisdictions.
Familiarity with UK tax systems is highly desirable.
Experience in startup or high-growth environments is a plus.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Manager

About Wahed:The global financial system wasnt built for everyone. For millions of people its reliance on interest (riba) creates a barrier to managing money and building wealth without compromising their values.At Wahed were changing that. We are a global fintech company on a mission to build a new ...