Corporate Tax Manager - International Tax

About this role

We are looking for an experienced Corporate Tax Manager – International Tax to join our team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in UAE corporate tax, international taxation, cross-border transactions, tax planning, and compliance, with previous experience working at a Tax Manager level.
This is a senior position requiring someone who can independently manage complex tax matters, advise management on tax implications, and work closely with finance, legal, and other business functions.

Key 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 management

• Professional growth and development opportunities