Senior Manager / Director

PwC - United Arab Emirates; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Manager or Director experienced in tax transformation. This role requires strong client relationship management and solid expertise in tax-related advisory services. You will support regional strategies and lead significant client engagements, fostering a collaborative environment. Attractive benefits, including competitive pay and continuous learning opportunities, enhance your career growth at the firm.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Continuous learning programs

Qualifications

• Senior Manager or Director-level experience in professional services or in-house tax.
• Strong experience in tax transformation and operating model design.
• Solid tax technical background with a proven client work record.

Responsibilities

• Support CTC Leader in regional growth and strategy execution.
• Lead client presentations and compose proposals for tax pursuits.
• Act as senior client-facing advisor in tax engagements.

Skills

Tax transformation

Client relationship management

Communication

Proposal writing

Presentation skills

Job description

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

About Us

With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.

Line of Service Overview

At 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 indirect tax at PwC, you will focus value-added tax (VAT), goods and services tax (GST), sales tax and other indirect taxes. Your work will involve providing advice and guidance to clients on indirect tax planning, compliance, and strategy, helping businesses navigate complex indirect tax regulations and optimise their indirect tax positions.

How You’ll Contribute

• Support the Middle East CTC Leader in executing the regional CTC growth and GTM strategy.
• Lead pipeline growth, targeting, and winning of CTC and tax transformation opportunities.
• Lead client presentations, RFP responses and compose compelling proposals for tax pursuits to drive strategic wins.
• Act as a senior client-facing advisor, leading end-to-end CTC/MS engagements.
• Deliver end-to-end CTC/MS and operating model transformation solutions.
• Provide tax technical expertise and leadership across tax compliance and transformation engagements.
• Oversee engagement delivery, quality, and client experience.
• Confidently articulate and present technology-enabled compliance solutions to clients.
• Business development and Go-to-market execution.
• Lead, coach, and develop the core CTC/MS delivery team.

What You’ll Bring

• Senior Manager or Director-level experience in professional services or a complex in-house tax environment.
• Strong experience in tax transformation, Compliance/advisory, and operating model design.
• Solid tax technical background.
• Proven track record of winning client work, leading RfPs, and presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Proposal writing, RFP responses and pursuits.
• Strong understanding of tax technology, data, and ERP environments.
• Strong client relationship management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence across teams and geographies.
• Commitment to developing people and building high-performing teams.

How You’ll Make a Difference

At PwC Middle 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 You’ll Love Working at PwC

At PwC Middle East, you’ll find more than just a job - you’ll 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. You’ll 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 aboutLife at PwC Middle East.

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