Tax Manager

JOB PURPOSE

The Tax Manager plays a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and managing ADNOC’s global transfer pricing (TP) framework. This position is responsible for establishing TP processes, policies, governance structures, comprehensive documentation, and operational procedures from the ground up within a complex multinational organization. The Tax Manager delivers expert technical advice on all TP matters, drives strategic projects, ensures adherence to OECD and UAE Corporate Tax regulations, and collaborates closely with Finance, Legal, Treasury, Supply Chain, and various business units to maintain robust and sustainable transfer pricing practices across the ADNOC Group.

• Create ADNOC’s global transfer pricing (TP) governance structure from the ground up.
• Formulate TP methodologies tailored to the functions, assets, and risk profiles of upstream, downstream, trading, shipping, procurement, and service units.
• Establish TP standards that meet OECD Guidelines, UAE Corporate Tax regulations, and relevant local TP rules.
• Map and document all intercompany transaction flows, covering goods, services, financing, intellectual property, and cost allocations.
• Ensure TP policies comply with economic substance requirements across all jurisdictions.

• Develop operational TP procedures such as data extraction, allocation methods, true‑up processes, and year‑end adjustments.
• Collaborate with Finance and ERP teams to configure systems for TP compliance and accurate reporting.
• Draft and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for TP activities throughout ADNOC Group entities.

• Oversee the creation of Master Files, Local Files, benchmarking reports, Country‑by‑Country Reporting (CbCR) data, and TP disclosures.
• Develop internal templates, workflows, documentation repositories, and global compliance calendars.
• Guarantee uniform application of TP policies across all ADNOC subsidiaries and international operations.

• Provide guidance to business units regarding TP impacts of restructurings, supply chain adjustments, and new business models.
• Review and support the drafting of intercompany agreements to align with TP policies.
• Assist with M&A and JV integration, including TP due diligence and post‑transaction implementation.

• Prepare TP defense files and handle TP audits and regulatory inquiries.
• Support Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs), Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAPs), negotiations with tax authorities, and the development of robust TP positions.
• Maintain TP risk registers and design mitigation strategies.

• Define TP data architecture and requirements for seamless ERP integration.
• Develop and implement automation solutions for TP calculations, analytics, and reporting.
• Lead data quality initiatives to enhance operational TP and documentation standards.

• Mentor junior staff and assist in recruiting TP specialists.
• Foster collaboration across Finance, Legal, Treasury, and Operations teams to strengthen TP practices.

• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective business objectives.

• Provide input for preparation of the Function / Division / Department / Section budgets, assist in the implementation of the approved Budget, and work plans to deliver business objectives.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.

• Implement approved Function/ Division/ Department/ Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the work programs in line with Company and International standards.

• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Function/ Division /…