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Director, Tax & Compliance

Airalo

Job Location:

Dubai - UAE

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 23 July 2026 (20 days ago)

Application Deadline: 21 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Airalo

Alo! Airalo is the worlds first eSIM store that helps people connect in over 200 countries and regions across the globe. We are building the next digital service that revolutionizes the telecom industry. We are a travel-tech company and an equal-opportunity environment that values and executes diversity inclusion and equity. Our team is spread across 50 countries and six continents. What glues us together is our commitment to changing the way you connect.

About you

We hope that you care deeply about the quality of your work the intrinsic worth of tasks and the success of your team. You are self-disciplined and do not require micromanagement in terms of your skillset and work ethic. You do your best to flourish as an individual every day while working hard to foster a collaborative team environment. You believe in the importance of being and staying authentic honest positive and kind. You are a good interlocutor with clear and concise communication. You are able to manage multiple projects have an analytical mind pay keen attention to detail and love to get your hands dirty. You are cognizant tolerant and welcoming of vulnerabilities and cultural differences.

About the Role

Position: Full-time / Employee

Location:Remote-first

Benefits:Health Insurance work-from-anywhere stipend annual wellness & learning credits annual all-expenses-paid company retreat in a gorgeous destination & other benefits

This role is at the centre of Airalos global operational scalability. You will be responsible for developing and enforcing a tax and regulatory compliance framework that keeps pace with our hypergrowth. As Head of Tax & Compliance you will ensure that Airalo meets all direct and indirect tax obligations across 100 jurisdictions while advising the business on tax-efficient structures and future-proofing our international operations for public market readiness.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Build a globally consistent and locally compliant tax structure across >100 active markets managing complex digital tax requirements
Oversee end-to-end indirect tax processes including VAT/GST registrations filings reconciliations and audits
Develop and implement robust transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transaction flows; work closely with legal and finance
Identify and mitigate tax risks such as permanent establishment exposure withholding tax gaps and cross-border payment compliance
Engage with third-party tax consultants local authorities and internal stakeholders to align on tax obligations and risk appetite
Monitor evolving global tax regulations and drive internal alignment on required adjustments
Establish internal tax policies compliance calendars and a reporting dashboard for global tax status and exposure
Support finance and legal teams during funding acquisitions and legal entity restructuring with appropriate tax advice and filings

Must Haves

Expertise in indirect tax (VAT GST DST) across emerging and developed markets especially digital commerce
Deep knowledge of transfer pricing frameworks and experience preparing TP documentation and local files
Strong command of global economic substance rules
Familiarity with automated tax reporting platforms (Avalara Vertex) and building compliance dashboards
Risk-focused yet solution-oriented in balancing business enablement and regulatory obligations
Ability to engage with tax authorities legal teams and external advisors across geographies

If you are interested in this role please apply via the link

We sincerely thank all applicants in advance for submitting their interest in this opportunity. Airalo is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity equity & inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities throughout our job interview process.

Required Experience:

Director