Tax & Legal Services Corporate Tax Senior Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking an accomplished Senior Manager for its Corporate tax team in the UAE. This role requires extensive expertise in Corporate tax advisory and compliance, focusing on building client relationships and leading multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should have over 12 years of experience in a top-tier professional services environment and possess strong business development skills alongside technical knowledge in UAE Corporate tax regulations.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong blend of technical expertise, commercial acumen, and leadership experience.
• 12+ years of post-qualification experience in Corporate tax within a Big 4 or leading international firm.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Corporate tax mandates.
• Provide technical leadership on UAE Corporate tax law.
• Originate and convert opportunities by managing pipelines and crafting proposals.

Skills

Corporate tax knowledge

Business development

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law

Recognised professional qualification

Tools

MS Office

Tax compliance platforms

Job description

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

General Tax Consulting

Management Level

Senior Manager

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.

About the role

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Manager to join our Corporate tax team in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai or Abu Dhabi office). This leadership role will drive complex advisory and compliance engagements under the UAE Corporate tax regime and related cross‑border tax matters. You will work with our Delivery Centre (i.r.o. compliance) and support Directors and Partners leading multi‑disciplinary teams to shape go‑to‑market strategies, deepen key client relationships and develop our next generation of talent while ensuring the highest standards of technical quality, risk management and client service.

Key Responsibilities

Client advisory and delivery

You will lead end‑to‑end delivery of sophisticated Corporate tax mandates including Corporate tax advisory and compliance and reporting. Tax accounting experience is an advantage.

Technical leadership and quality

You will serve as a technical lead on UAE Corporate tax law and implementing decisions. You will provide authoritative technical reviews, develop internal knowledge assets and contribute to thought leadership on market developments impacting clients across all sectors as well as government‑related entities.

Business development and market presence

You will originate and convert opportunities by managing pipelines, crafting proposals, pricing engagements and presenting to C‑suite and boards. You will cultivate long‑term relationships with key accounts, intermediaries and free‑zone authorities and represent the firm at industry events and seminars. You will collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated solutions spanning legal, deals, consulting and assurance.

People leadership and coaching

You will lead, mentor and develop a high‑performing team including Managers, Senior Associates and Associates, providing continuous feedback and structured career development. You will promote a culture of inclusion, high performance and psychological safety and allocate resources to balance client needs, team wellbeing and commercial outcomes.

Risk management and operations

You will uphold the firm’s risk and independence policies, manage engagement economics and working capital, implement robust project management disciplines and ensure documentation deliverables and communications meet our quality standards. You will contribute to practice management initiatives including methodology enhancements, digital enablement and data‑driven delivery.

Required Experience and Qualifications

You will bring a strong blend of technical expertise, commercial acumen and leadership experience within a top‑tier professional services environment.

Education and Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Recognised professional qualification (e.g. Attorney, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CTA, ADIT or LLM in Tax) strongly preferred.

Professional Experience

• 12+ years of post‑qualification experience in Corporate tax within a Big 4 or leading international firm.
• Demonstrable track record leading complex advisory projects, managing multi‑jurisdictional compliance and navigating tax authority interactions.

Technical Competencies

• Expert Corporate tax knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge of UAE Corporate tax law and implementing decisions is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Tax Accounting is an advantage.
• Familiarity with double tax treaties and cross‑border taxation is an advantage.

Leadership and Commercial Skills

• Proven ability to lead teams, manage stakeholders and deliver high‑quality work under tight timelines.
• Strong business development skills including pipeline management, proposal development and solution selling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical matters into clear, action‑oriented advice for senior executives and boards.

Language and Mobility

• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.

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.

Key Performance Indicators

• Growth in revenue margins and sales conversion for the Corporate tax practice.
• Client satisfaction, retention and expansion within key accounts.
• Quality of technical deliverables, risk management outcomes and audit/ruling results.
• Team engagement, retention and development outcomes.
• Contribution to thought leadership, market eminence and cross‑service collaboration.

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.

Availability for Work Visa Sponsorship

Yes

Government Clearance Required

Yes