Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

General Tax Consulting

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

Line of Service Overview

At PwC our people in Tax and Legal services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning compliance and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.

Business Unit Overview

In Corporate Tax you will focus on offering Corporate Tax advisory and working with our Delivery Centre on compliance dispute resolution and tax accounting services to clients. You will provide advice and guidance on tax planning strategy helping businesses optimise their tax positions and navigate complex tax regulations to ensure compliance.

About the role

We are seeking a high-performing Manager to join our Corporate tax team in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai or Abu Dhabi office) . You w ill work with our Delivery Centre ( i.r.o. compliance) and suppo rt Senior Managers and Directors with multi-disciplinary engagement teams to deliver high-quality Corporate tax advisory and compliance services to a diverse portfolio of clients including UAE and international corporate groups sovereign entities and private businesses. This role is pivotal in driving technical excellence client relationship management business development and people leadership within a fast-evolving UAE tax landscape.

Key responsibilities

You will manage the end-to-end delivery of complex Corporate tax engagements acting as a day-to-day point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders. You will oversee Corporate tax compliance and advisory projects including Corporate tax returns group re structuring and business model optimization. You will prepare technical analyses engagement deliverables and client communications to ensure accuracy practicality and alignment with regulatory requirements and firm quality standards.

You will interpret and apply UAE Corporate tax law Cabinet/Ministerial Decisions FTA guidance free zone regimes as well as relevant international tax principles and y ou will collaborate with colleagues across Indirect Tax Legal Deals and Assurance to deliver integrated solutions.

You will play an active role in business development by identifying opportunities shaping proposals pricing and scoping engagements and presenting to prospective clients. You will contribute to thought leadership client alerts and internal technical training and help build eminence in the market on emerging tax topics. You will manage and mentor junior team members conduct performance reviews and foster an inclusive high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement innovation and digital tools.

Qualifications and experience

You have a bachelors degree in accounting finance economics law or a related discipline ( an advanced degree and/ or a professional qualification in Accounting or Law (e.g. Attorney CTA ADIT CPA CA ACCA or equivalent) will be an advantage) . You bring 4 6 years of progressive Corporate tax experience in a professional services firm with at least 23 years at an assistant manager/manager level leading teams and engagements.

You have strong technical knowledge of Corporate tax legislation and implementing guidance with practical experience in Corporate tax compliance and advisory (knowledge and experience in UAE Corporate tax will be an advantage) .

Skills and attributes

You demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex tax matters into clear commercially relevant advice. You are experienced in project management able to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholder priorities while maintaining high quality and attention to detail. You have a strong client-service mindset sound judgment and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a developing tax environment. You are proficient with MS Office and tax technology tools and open to adopting data-driven methods and automation. Arabic language proficiency is an advantage but not .

How Youll Make a Difference

At PwC Middle East we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviours of The PwC Professional framework helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.

Why Youll Love Working at PwC

At PwC Middle East youll find more than just a job - youll build a meaningful career supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive. We offer competitive pay comprehensive benefits and programs that promote well-being balance and personal growth. Youll have access to continuous learning digital upskilling and a collaborative environment that values innovation mentorship and diversity. Are you ready to make a difference by applying your unique perspective and talents You can grow exponentially here . Discover more about Life at PwC Middle East.

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Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Analytical Thinking Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Business Tax Business Tax Returns Coaching and Feedback Communication Controlled Foreign Companies (Taxes) Corporate Tax Planning Creativity Document Management Domestic Restructuring (Taxes) Embracing Change Emotional Regulation Empathy Financial Accounting Financial Advising Financial Planning Financial Risk Management Inclusion Income Tax Provisions Information Gathering Integrated Global Structuring 43 more

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