Line of Service
TaxIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
General Tax ConsultingManagement Level
Senior AssociateJob Description & Summary
Line of Service OverviewAbout the role
We are seeking a high-performing Senior Associate to join our UAE Corporate tax team (Dubai or Abu Dhabi office). You will work with a diverse portfolio of domestic and multinational clients across a range of sectors delivering high-quality compliance and advisory services. This is a client-facing role that combines technical tax analysis with stakeholder engagement and the opportunity to contribute to business development. You will work with our Delivery Centre (i.r.o. compliance) and support the Managers and Senior Managers in the team to collaborate across our wider Deals Legal Indirect tax Transfer Pricing International Tax and Assurance practices to help clients navigate complex tax issues manage risk and unlock commercial value.
Key responsibilities
You will support the team in managing end-to-end delivery of Corporate tax engagements including planning execution and reporting under the supervision and guidance of Managers and Senior Managers. Responsibilities include reviewing Corporate tax computations and returns deferred tax calculations overseeing client data requests and resolving technical queries. You will also support with complex advisory mandates such as group reorganisations financing structuring and interest deduction limitation rules. You will also support with the implementation and documentation relating to the Domestic Minimum Top Up Tax (DMTT) and other evolving domestic and international tax developments. You will prepare high-quality technical analyses briefing papers and client deliverables articulating risks options and recommendations clearly and succinctly. You will supervise and coach junior team members review their work provide timely feedback and contribute to technical training and knowledge sharing. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams track budgets and timelines and manage engagement economics risk procedures and quality standards. You will build strong client relationships proactively identify issues and opportunities and support proposal development credentials and thought leadership. You will stay current with legislative and regulatory change and FTA guidance and contribute to internal technical forums and methodologies.
Core competencies and experience
You are an ACA and/or CTA qualified (or equivalent) with post-qualification experience in Corporate tax within a Big 4 or mid-tier environment (academic and/or professional Legal and/or Accounting qualifications will be an advantage). You have strong knowledge of corporation tax with UAE Corporate tax knowledge and experience being an advantage. You demonstrate proven experience preparing Corporate tax returns and computations and advising on complex technical areas. Exposure to Tax Accounting is advantageous. You are comfortable managing multiple engagements concurrently with strong project management discipline attention to detail and a commitment to delivering on time and on budget. You communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders producing concise well-structured written deliverables. You are collaborative proactive and commercially aware with a growth mindset and a client-service ethos.
Technology and data
You are proficient with MS Office and tax compliance platforms and familiar with data extraction and transformation for tax compliance and reporting. You are comfortable utilising and developing market leading tax technology to support your role and deliver value to our clients including AI automation and analytics.
How Youll Make a Difference
At PwC Midde 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.
Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)
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Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Analytical Thinking Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Business Tax Business Tax Returns 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 Intellectual Curiosity 38 moreDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship
YesGovernment Clearance Required
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