Tax & Legal Services Indirect Tax (VAT) Financial Services & Insurance Senior Associate Manager

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

VAT/GST

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC we are a community of solvers where every individual plays an important role in shaping the future of our firm clients and communities. We seek individuals who excel in their roles and embody our core behaviours working together to create a better tomorrow. Our commitment to Trusted Leadership and Distinctive Outcomes from our PwC Professional framework defines how we deliver on our purpose and strategy serving our clients and living our values in every interaction. Trusted Leadership emphasises building trust delivering sustained outcomes and demonstrating courage and honesty especially during challenging times. Distinctive Outcomes focus on excellence collaboration and inclusiveness ensuring our work adds value meaning and purpose. By integrating these principles into our daily operations we ensure that our efforts are aligned with our values and objectives. Thus we are looking for candidates who are self-aware collaborative committed to continuous learning and dedicated to delivering quality and integrity.

Tax and Legal Services

Our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning technology compliance and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.

Indirect Tax Business Unit

PwCs Indirect Tax team offers advisory services across VAT Excise Tax Customs and eInvoicing helping clients navigate complex regulations and optimize their tax strategies. The role involves delivering insights into planning compliance and technology while staying ahead of evolving legislation and digital tax trends. Its ideal for professionals eager to grow in a collaborative fast-paced environment.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Associate or Manager to join our Indirect Tax Practice in Dubai. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in Value-Added Tax (VAT) particularly within the financial services and insurance (FSI) sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering complex VAT advisory and implementation projects for a diverse portfolio of clients including banks financial institutions insurance and reinsurance providers and investment funds.

Key responsibilities

Lead and manage large-scale VAT engagements across the FSI sector ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction.

Provide strategic VAT advice tailored to the unique regulatory and operational challenges of financial and insurance clients.

Leverage deep knowledge of EU VAT frameworks to support cross-border projects and ensure compliance with international standards.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement VAT solutions that align with clients business objectives.

Coach and mentor junior team members fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance.

Embrace and promote the use of technology and innovation to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.

Uphold the firms professional and ethical standards including compliance with PwCs code of conduct and independence requirements.

What were looking for

Proven experience in VAT advisory and compliance within the financial services and insurance sectors.

Demonstrated expertise in EU VAT legislation and its application to FSI clients.

Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to drive initiatives from planning through execution.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a track record of building trusted client relationships.

A proactive mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and contribute to the growth of the practice.

Commitment to mentoring and developing others with a focus on leveraging team strengths and fostering collaboration.

Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Analytical Thinking Business Tax Coaching and Feedback Communication Corporate Tax Planning Creativity Customs Brokerage Customs Regulations Customs Tariffs Customs Valuation Embracing Change Emotional Regulation Empathy Inclusion Indirect Tax Indirect Tax Controversies Input Value Added Tax (VAT) Intellectual Curiosity International Taxation Learning Agility Optimism Professional Courage 17 more

Desired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Yes

Government Clearance Required

Yes

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