Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Corporate Tax Manager – International Tax to join our team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in UAE corporate tax, international taxation, cross-border transactions, tax planning, and compliance, with previous experience working at a Tax Manager level.
This is a senior position requiring someone who can independently manage complex tax matters, advise management on tax implications, and work closely with finance, legal, and other business functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage UAE Corporate Tax matters, including compliance, tax planning, assessments, and reporting.
- Provide expert guidance on international tax and cross-border transactions.
- Advise on the UAE Corporate Tax implications of international investments, entities, transactions, and business structures.
- Manage tax implications relating to cross-border transactions, related-party transactions, and group structures.
- Monitor developments in UAE and international tax legislation and assess their impact on the business.
- Support tax planning, structuring, and risk management initiatives.
- Review and manage corporate tax returns, tax computations, disclosures, and supporting documentation.
- Ensure compliance with UAE Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, and other applicable tax requirements.
- Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors, legal advisors, and other professional consultants when required.
- Assist with tax audits, enquiries, assessments, and disputes.
- Provide guidance on Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) and international tax principles.
- Review transfer pricing arrangements and ensure appropriate documentation and compliance.
- Identify potential tax risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Work closely with finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate tax reporting and provisioning.
- Prepare tax-related reports, analysis, and presentations for senior management.
- Provide tax advice on new investments, acquisitions, disposals, restructuring, and other strategic transactions.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of professional tax experience, with substantial experience in a UAE-based environment.
- Previous experience working as a Tax Manager is mandatory.
- Strong hands-on experience in UAE Corporate Tax.
- Strong expertise in International Tax and cross-border taxation.
- A professional tax/accounting qualification such as CTA, ACCA, ACA, CA, CPA, or equivalent is highly preferred.
- Experience handling tax matters for companies with international operations, investments, or group structures.
- Strong knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax regulations and tax compliance requirements.
- Good understanding of Transfer Pricing principles and documentation.
- Knowledge of Double Taxation Agreements and international tax frameworks.
- Experience with tax planning, tax structuring, and identifying tax risks.
- Experience dealing with tax authorities, audits, assessments, and external advisors.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
- Ability to independently manage complex tax matters and provide commercially practical advice.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and tax/accounting systems.
- Candidates must be currently based in the UAE.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Senior-level role with significant responsibility
- Exposure to complex UAE and international tax matters
- Opportunity to work closely with senior management
- Professional growth and development opportunities
