Job Description

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.


At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.


With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.


Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.


What we offer:

This is an exciting career opportunity in an international, challenging business setting known for diversity and being a high paced environment. You will get to focus on creating valuable relations with current and new customers and work with highly professional teams in an environment where you will be valued, recognized and well rewarded. You will work with amazing and diverse colleagues with a deep sense of commitment to live Our Values and together, go all the way for our customers, society and for each other.


Role overview:

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Maersk corporate tax team, and be the key person to lead the advisory on direct tax matters primarily within the old WCA Region (Middle east).


You will be responsible for providing tax input on major international projects of a very complex character; managing tax areas with a global scope and high importance to the organisation; and proactively driving tax compliance, projects and cases within a larger region. Through deep expert knowledge optimize the tax position of the company, and by directing tax advisory resources, you will ensure that entities comply with all relevant local and international tax laws and regulations. You will also initiate investigation into areas of opportunity.


Key Responsibilities:

• Support or lead regional projects in collaboration with other functions;
• Support with integration of newly acquired companies within the Region;
• Provide technical tax analysis of various of business and financial transactions within the region;
• Manage and communicate tax implications of various business changes; initiatives and investments as well as support with the implementation of the changes.
• Manage tax litigation within the Region;
• Responsible for highly technical and complex tax strategies with a commercial mindset.
• Support with M&A transactions.
• Support with various of restructuring projects
• Support or lead global initiatives on an ad hoc basis

Required Experience and Skills

• A qualified Chartered or cost accountant with 14+ years of practical experience from a tax function in an international company or a law or audit firm
• Experienced in navigating in a complex and international company with several stakeholders and a rapidly changing environment with tight deadlines
• Experience with project management will be an advantage
• Extensive knowledge and experience in restructuring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform critical analysis, prioritize and problem solve.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details but at the same time be able to take business decisions.
• Fluent in English.
• Strategic and proactive mindset.
• Analytics and systematic approach
• Able to work independently
• Proactive and solution oriented
• Enjoy working in a dynamic and international environment
• Collaborative and enjoy working cross-functional
• Strong communication skills

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Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.



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Senior Corporate Tax Manager