Corporate Tax Manager - International Tax

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 manageme