Tax & Legal Services Corporate Tax Advisory Director
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Job Summary
Line of Service
TaxIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
International Tax ServicesManagement Level
DirectorJob Description & Summary
Line of Service OverviewAt PwC our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning compliance and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.
Business Unit Overview
In Corporate Tax you will focus on offering Corporate Tax advisory working with our Delivery Centre on compliance dispute resolution and tax accounting services to clients. You will provide advice and guidance on tax planning strategy helping businesses optimise their tax positions and navigate complex tax regulations to ensure compliance.
Role overview
We are seeking an experienced Corporate Tax Director to lead complex engagements across the UAEadvisingmultinational groups regional conglomerates family officesandsovereign wealthfunds onUAE Corporate Tax and related advisory matters. The role combines market leadership technical excellence and people management with accountability for client portfolio growth quality execution and risk management. You will be a senior member of the leadership team shaping our gotomarket strategy and coaching highperforming teams to deliver exceptional client outcomes.
Key responsibilities
You willsupport theCorporateTax Partners andlead and oversee a diverse portfolio covering advisory compliance controversy and transactions:
Client leadership and advisory
Serve as lead advisor on UAE Corporate Tax matters under Federal DecreeLaw No. 47 of 2022 and implementing decisions including group structuring free zone regimesparticipation exemption interest limitation deductibility lossutilisationbusiness restructuring and permanent establishment and nexus analyses.
Lead complex transactions andreorganisations including due diligence tax structuring SPA tax clauses stepplan design postdeal integration and tax accounting implications.
Engagement delivery and quality
Set engagement strategy scope budgets and staffing plans; ensuretimely highquality deliverables aligned to global methodologies independence and risk management requirements.
Review and signoff technical analyses memoranda models and clientreports;ensure clear articulation of positions and defensibility under UAE law and OECD standards.
Oversee tax compliance for complex groups including registrations elections group relief/consolidation returns and tax accounting/disclosures under IFRS; ensure robust documentation and workpapers.
Market development
Drive business development with existing and new clients; originate and convert pipeline; lead proposals thought leadership and market eminence initiatives focused on priority sectors (financial services energy real estate technology consumer/retaillogistics sovereign/PE).
Build executivelevel relationships (CFO Tax Director) and cultivate a trustedadvisor profile through insights on regulatory developments and market trends.
People leadership
Lead coach and develop highperforming teams across grades; provide onthejob training formal feedback and sponsorship; promote inclusion and psychological safety.
Foster collaboration across service lines (TP Deals Legal Audit Consulting) to deliver integrated solutions and develop nextgeneration leaders.
Risk ethics and operations
Uphold the firms quality independence confidentiality and information security standards; proactively manage engagement risks and escalation protocols.
EnsureaccurateWIP billing and cash collection; deliver profitable growth against targets.
Qualifications and experience
12 years of relevant corporate/international tax experience withsignificant timein a Big Four or leading law/consulting firm; strong UAE/GCC exposure.
Deep technical command of UAE Corporate Tax law and guidance.
Proventrack recordleading large multijurisdictional engagements and managing senior client stakeholders.
Demonstrable business development success with experience originating and closing sizable advisory projects.
Strong understanding of IFRS tax accounting (IAS 12) and reporting for groups; familiarity withGloBEdeferred tax safeharbours and data requirementswill be an advantage.
Experience withRevenue Authorityinteractions audits rulings/clarifications and dispute strategieswill be an advantage.
Education and professional credentials
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Law Economics or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Recognisedtax/accounting qualification preferred (e.g. ADIT CTA ACA CPA CFA or equivalent).
Arabic language skills areadvantageous; fluency in English is.
Technical and leadership competencies
Expert written and oral communication with the ability to translate complex rules into pragmatic commercially grounded advice.
Strong financial modelling and data literacy; ability to guide clients on tax data systems and controls including Pillar Two data readiness.
High judgment and negotiationskills;capable of defending positions and navigating regulatory dialogue.
Inclusive leadership team building and coaching at scale; resilient under pressure with excellent project management discipline.
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 comfortableutilisingand developing market leading tax technology to support your role and deliver value to our clients including AIautomationand analytics.
HowYoullMake a Difference
At PwC Midde East we expect all our people to embody the skills andbehavioursofThe PwC Professionalframework helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.
WhyYoullLove Working at PwC
At PwC Middle Eastyoullfind more than just a job -youllbuild 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.Youllhave 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 talentsYou can grow exponentially here.Discover more aboutLife at PwC Middle East.
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 Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Business Tax Business Tax Returns Coaching and Feedback 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 Influence Information Gathering 50 moreDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship
YesGovernment Clearance Required
YesJob Posting End Date
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Tax Experience
- Accounting Software
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- Sage
- Account Reconciliation
- Analysis Skills
- Research Experience
- SOX
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
About Company
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