Tax & Legal Services Corporate Tax Advisory Director

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a Corporate Tax Director to lead tax advisory services for multinational clients. Role involves navigating complex tax regulations, managing a diverse portfolio, and driving business development. Candidates should have significant experience in corporate tax, particularly in the UAE, and possess a relevant degree and tax qualification. The position reports to the leadership team, offering a strategic role in shaping advisory services.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant corporate or international tax experience.
• Strong UAE/GCC exposure.
• Experience leading large multi-jurisdictional engagements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead advisor on UAE Corporate Tax matters.
• Oversee tax compliance for complex groups.
• Drive business development with existing and new clients.

Skills

UAE Corporate Tax law knowledge

Client relationship management

Business development

Financial modelling

Tax compliance platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Law or related field

Recognised tax/accounting qualification (e.g., ADIT, CTA, ACA, CPA, CFA)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

International Tax Services

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

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 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 UAE advising multinational groups regional conglomerates family offices and sovereign wealth funds on UAE 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 go-to-market strategy and coaching high performing teams to deliver exceptional client outcomes.

Key responsibilities

You will support the Corporate Tax Partners and lead 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 Decree Law No. 47 of 2022 and implementing decisions including group structuring free zone regimes participation exemption interest limitation deductibility loss utilisation business restructuring and permanent establishment and nexus analyses.
• Lead complex transactions and reorganisations including due diligence tax structuring SPA tax clauses step plan design postdeal integration and tax accounting implications.

Engagement delivery and quality

• Set engagement strategy scope budgets and staffing plans; ensure timely high quality deliverables aligned to global methodologies independence and risk management requirements.
• Review and signoff technical analyses memoranda models and client reports; 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 retail logistics sovereign/PE).
• Build executive level relationships (CFO Tax Director) and cultivate a trusted advisor profile through insights on regulatory developments and market trends.

People leadership

• Lead coach and develop high performing teams across grades; provide on the job 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 next generation leaders.

Risk ethics and operations

• Uphold the firm's quality independence confidentiality and information security standards; proactively manage engagement risks and escalation protocols.
• Ensure accurate WIP billing and cash collection; deliver profitable growth against targets.

Qualifications and experience

• 12 years of relevant corporate/international tax experience with significant time in a Big Four or leading law/consulting firm; strong UAE/GCC exposure.
• Deep technical command of UAE Corporate Tax law and guidance.
• Proven track record leading large multi-jurisdictional 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 with GloBE deferred tax safe harbours and data requirements will be an advantage.
• Experience with Revenue Authority interactions audits rulings/clarifications and dispute strategies will be an advantage.

Education and professional credentials

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Law Economics or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Recognised tax/accounting qualification preferred (e.g. ADIT CTA ACA CPA CFA or equivalent).
• Arabic language skills are advantageous; 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 negotiation skills; 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 comfortable utilising and developing market leading tax technology to support your role and deliver value to our clients including AI automation and analytics.

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 about Life at PwC Middle East.

Education

Certifications

Required Skills

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Yes

Government Clearance Required

Yes

Job Posting End Date

Required Experience:

Director