Global Tax Manager

About Wahed

The global financial system wasn't 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, we're changing that. We are a global fintech company on a mission to build a new financial system—one 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 you're 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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).
• 2–3 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.