Senior Manager - Direct Tax

Description

• Deliver expert advice on UAE Corporate Tax (CT), Transfer Pricing (TP), Free Zone regimes, and international tax issues, including treaty structuring and permanent establishment risk.
• Interpret and apply double tax treaties, OECD BEPS Actions, and Pillar Two implications for multinational operations.
• Act as the key point of contact for UAE tax authorities and provide support in international tax negotiations or audits.
• Lead readiness for OECD Pillar Two implementation, including GloBE calculations, entity classification, and potential top-up tax exposure.
• Participate in global tax forums and industry working groups, contributing to policy advocacy and regulatory feedback initiatives.
• Provide strategic guidance on intercompany pricing models and optimize intra-group transaction flows.
• Develop and implement tax risk management frameworks, including the identification of cross-border risks and compliance obligations.
• Manage Transfer Pricing documentation and compliance in line with UAE and OECD standards.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, operations, and corporate development teams to deliver integrated cross-border tax solutions.
• Advise on inbound/outbound tax structuring, CFC rules, and hybrid mismatch arrangements where applicable.
• Oversee local and international tax filings, registrations, and disclosures, maintaining readiness for tax audits in multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure compliance with UAE tax laws (CT, ESR, TP) and align international operations with applicable tax regulations and reporting requirements (e.g., CbCR).
• Structure tax-efficient operating models across multiple jurisdictions, including cross-border investments, financing, and profit repatriation.
• High-impact role supporting multinational tax strategy and regulatory readiness.

Requirements

This is a full-time, office-based role (5 days a week), reporting to the Senior Director – Tax. A background in real estate structures and cross-border transaction planning is a strong plus.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager – Tax with a Big 4 background and a Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification to lead UAE and international tax advisory and compliance oversight. This role demands deep expertise in UAE Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, Free Zone tax regulations, and cross-border tax matters. The ideal candidate will provide strategic tax planning, manage international tax risks, and ensure compliance with local and global tax regulations, including OECD frameworks.

✅ Experience

• Exposure to complex international tax structuring and compliance challenges.
• Effective leadership, project management, and cross-border stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in real estate and investment holding structures is a strong plus.
• Minimum of 5 years in a Big 4 tax advisory role, with strong exposure to international tax matters.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, Law, or related fields.
• 10+ years of total experience in tax advisory, compliance, and risk management.
• Proven ability to design and implement tax-efficient international structures.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is required (ACA, CPA, ACCA, or ADIT a strong plus).
• Strong technical understanding of UAE tax law, OECD BEPS, global minimum tax (Pillar Two), and treaty networks.
• Demonstrated expertise in UAE Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, and international structuring.
• Skilled in handling complex tax audits, disputes, and negotiations with local and foreign tax authorities.

Benefits

• Ongoing leadership development and career progression opportunities in a fast-evolving tax landscape.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

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