UAE Corporate Tax Manager

We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable UAE Corporate Tax Manager to oversee the organisation's corporate tax compliance, tax planning, and tax risk management activities. The role is responsible for managing corporate tax reporting, ensuring compliance with applicable UAE tax regulations, advising management on tax matters, and developing effective tax strategies to optimise the company's tax position. The successful candidate will work closely with finance, accounting, and senior management teams to ensure accurate tax reporting, minimise tax exposure, and maintain effective tax governance.

• Oversee the company's corporate tax compliance, reporting, and filing activities in accordance with applicable UAE tax regulations.
• Manage corporate tax calculations, tax returns, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor changes in UAE corporate tax legislation, regulations, administrative guidance, and tax policies.
• Develop and implement effective corporate tax planning strategies to optimise tax efficiency.
• Assess tax implications of business transactions, investments, restructuring, and commercial arrangements.
• Ensure appropriate application of applicable tax rules, including taxable income adjustments, exemptions, deductions, and tax relief.
• Review financial statements, accounting records, and tax schedules to ensure accurate tax reporting.
• Manage tax risk assessments and implement appropriate internal tax controls.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors, and relevant tax authorities on corporate tax matters.
• Support tax audits, enquiries, assessments, and other tax-related reviews.
• Monitor transfer pricing requirements and ensure appropriate documentation and compliance where applicable.
• Provide tax advice and guidance to finance teams, business units, and senior management.
• Identify potential tax risks, compliance gaps, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Prepare corporate tax reports, forecasts, and management updates.
• Lead and develop the tax team while strengthening the organisation's tax governance framework.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, ACA, CTA, or equivalent are an advantage.
• Proven experience in corporate taxation, tax advisory, tax compliance, or financial management.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax regulations and related tax compliance requirements.
• Good understanding of UAE VAT, transfer pricing, international taxation, and tax accounting principles.
• Experience in corporate tax calculations, tax return preparation, financial analysis, and tax risk management.
• Ability to interpret tax legislation and translate regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.
• Strong analytical, numerical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, accounting systems, ERP platforms, and tax reporting tools.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple tax compliance deadlines and provide effective tax guidance to senior management.