Finance – Statutory, Taxation & Compliance Specialist

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP in the Middle East are hiring for a finance professional with strong experience in statutory reporting, taxation (direct and indirect), and compliance within a large multinational environments, ideally in the engineering, consulting, or infrastructure sectors.

The ideal candidate will ensure our financial operations meet local and international regulatory and tax requirements while supporting internal accounting and audit processes.

Your new role, what's involved?

• Statutory Reporting & Compliance
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS and UAE regulations.
• Liaise with external auditors for interim and year-end audits.
• Ensure accurate legal entity accounting and disclosures.
• Taxation
• Prepare and file VAT returns in compliance with FTA requirements.
• Support in corporate tax filings and compliance under the UAE CT regime.
• Monitor transfer pricing and economic substance reporting requirements.
• Work with Group Tax team to ensure global alignment.
• Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure company compliance with all relevant UAE and regional financial legislation.
• Coordinate with legal, operations, and finance teams to stay abreast of regulatory changes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and risk management policies.
• Finance Support & Coordination
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Work closely with regional shared services on GL, AP/AR, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives within the finance team.
  

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;
• CA/CPA/ACCA qualified or equivalent (preferred);
• 5–10 years’ experience in statutory accounting, tax compliance, or audit (Big 4 experience preferred);
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, and corporate tax regulations;
• Prior exposure to large multinational environments, ideally in the engineering, consulting, or infrastructure sectors;
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, or similar);
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
  
  

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.