Corporate Tax Director - UAE Tax Advisory

Mogi I/O; Dubai; On-site; AED 502,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

Mogi I/O in Dubai seeks a senior Corporate Tax Director to lead UAE and international tax advisory engagements, shaping client strategies and tax structures. You will manage complex assignments, mentor staff, and drive growth across the tax practice in the UAE market.

The role requires deep UAE corporate tax expertise, strong client leadership skills, and a track record of expanding advisory relationships with senior executives.

Qualifications

• Several years of substantial experience in Corporate Tax and International Tax Advisory.
• Strong experience within the UAE and Dubai tax market is essential.
• Advanced knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax legislation and its practical application.
• Transfer Pricing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct complex UAE Corporate Tax and International Tax Advisory engagements from scoping to delivery.
• Assess tax implications from structures, transactions, investments, and cross-border activities.
• Advise on Transfer Pricing, tax structuring, and international tax matters.
• Translate technical tax requirements into practical recommendations for clients' commercial goals.
• Develop relationships with CFOs, Finance Directors, Tax Heads and other senior decision-makers.
• Expand strategic accounts by identifying additional tax opportunities and needs.

Skills

UAE Corporate Tax

International Tax Advisory

Tax Accounting

Transfer Pricing

CFO relationship management

Business development

P&L management

Team leadership

Education

CA/ACCA/CTA/ADIT/CPA or equivalent

Job description

Corporate Tax Director - UAE Tax Advisory Job Snapshot

Role: Corporate Tax Director - UAE Tax Advisory

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Accounting

Function: Tax Accounting

Experience: Several years of Corporate Tax and International Tax Advisory experience

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Corporate Tax Director - UAE Tax Advisory in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Accounting hiring opportunity for an accomplished tax professional with deep UAE Corporate Tax expertise and proven International Tax Advisory experience. The position combines complex tax advisory, Transfer Pricing exposure, senior client leadership, business development, team management, and commercial ownership of a growing Corporate Tax practice.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Accounting

Function: Tax

Salary: 45000-65000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Corporate Tax Director will take ownership of technically significant client engagements while helping expand the tax advisory practice across the UAE market. The role requires the ability to interpret Corporate Tax requirements within complex commercial situations, guide senior decision-makers, and develop practical solutions covering transactions, structures, and cross-border activities.

Alongside advisory delivery, the director will strengthen the client portfolio, develop specialist talent, and maintain disciplined control over revenue and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct complex UAE Corporate Tax and International Tax Advisory engagements from initial scoping through final delivery.
• Assess Corporate Tax implications arising from business structures, transactions, investments, and cross-border activities.
• Advise clients on Transfer Pricing considerations, tax structuring, transaction planning, and related international tax matters.
• Translate technical tax requirements into practical recommendations aligned with clients ' commercial objectives.
• Develop trusted relationships with CFOs, Finance Directors, Tax Heads, business owners, and other senior decision-makers.
• Expand strategic client accounts by identifying additional tax requirements and emerging advisory opportunities.
• Generate new business through market relationships, referrals, targeted business development, and professional networks.
• Lead proposals, pitches, scope negotiations, fee discussions, and presentations for prospective engagements.
• Build and mentor a capable Corporate Tax team while strengthening technical knowledge and commercial awareness.
• Review significant tax advice and engagement outputs to maintain technical accuracy and consistent delivery standards.
• Manage workloads, engagement resources, deadlines, utilization, and project economics across the advisory portfolio.
• Track pipeline activity, revenue forecasts, engagement margins, and profitability against practice objectives.
• Contribute directly to service-line strategy and overall P&L performance.
• Monitor UAE Federal Tax Authority guidance, Corporate Tax legislation, Transfer Pricing developments, and relevant GCC tax changes.

Ideal Profile

• Several years of substantial experience in Corporate Tax and International Tax Advisory.
• Strong professional experience within the UAE and Dubai tax market is essential.
• Advanced knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax legislation and its practical application to companies and commercial transactions.
• Transfer Pricing experience is preferred.
• Proven capability to lead technically challenging tax engagements involving multiple stakeholders.
• Established experience advising CFOs, Finance Directors, Tax Heads, and other senior executives.
• Strong record of developing new business and expanding existing advisory relationships.
• Experience contributing to practice or service-line management is preferred.
• Commercial understanding of pricing, revenue, utilization, margins, forecasting, and profitability.
• Big 4, leading professional services, or established tax advisory experience is preferred.
• CA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT, CPA, or an equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
• Effective leadership, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Skills Set

• UAE Corporate Tax
• International Tax Advisory
• Tax Accounting
• Transfer Pricing
• Corporate tax structuring
• Cross-border tax advisory
• Transaction tax planning
• Federal Tax Authority guidance
• GCC tax developments
• Corporate tax risk assessment
• Tax technical analysis
• Tax advisory engagement management
• Executive client advisory
• CFO relationship management
• Senior stakeholder management
• Business development
• Client account expansion
• Proposal development
• Practice growth
• Service-line management
• Tax team leadership
• Revenue forecasting
• Engagement economics
• Utilization management
• Pricing strategy
• Margin management
• P&L performance
• CA
• ACCA
• CTA
• ADIT
• CPA

Why Join Us

The expansion of UAE Corporate Tax has created sustained demand for senior advisors capable of combining technical expertise with commercial decision-making. This Dubai role provides the opportunity to lead sophisticated assignments, develop executive client relationships, build specialist tax capability, and influence the commercial direction of an advisory practice. Responsibility across business development, revenue, profitability, and team growth provides a strong progression platform for an established tax leader.

About the Company

Mogi I/O : OTT/Podcast/Short Video Apps for you operates within the digital technology and media sector, supporting technology-driven platforms and evolving digital business models. The organization provides a commercially focused environment where experienced professionals can contribute specialist knowledge, strategic leadership, and business growth capability.