Tax & Legal Services - Indirect Tax - Customs & International Trade - Manager - Dubai

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, PricewaterhouseCoopers, is seeking a Manager in indirect tax to provide expert guidance on VAT, GST, and customs compliance to clients across multiple regions. This role requires a seasoned professional with at least 6 years of relevant experience, who is committed to delivering quality and integrating our core values into client relationships. Collaborating with a global team, you will navigate complex tax regulations and lead strategic projects that aim to optimize client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in customs and international trade.
• UAE/GCC experience is advantageous.
• Previous experience in consulting or client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice on VAT and customs compliance.
• Managing tax obligations across multiple territories.
• Engaging with clients on indirect tax planning and strategy.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Customs Regulations

Indirect Tax

Education

Bachelors or Masters Degree in Law, Economics, Taxation or related field

Job description

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

VAT/GST

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC we are a community of solvers where every individual plays an important role in shaping the future of our firm clients and communities. We seek individuals who excel in their roles and embody our core behaviours working together to create a better tomorrow. Our commitment to Trusted Leadership and Distinctive Outcomes from our PwC Professional framework defines how we deliver on our purpose and strategy serving our clients and living our values in every interaction. Trusted Leadership emphasises building trust delivering sustained outcomes and demonstrating courage and honesty especially during challenging times. Distinctive Outcomes focus on excellence collaboration and inclusiveness ensuring our work adds value meaning and purpose. By integrating these principles into our daily operations we ensure that our efforts are aligned with our values and objectives. Thus we are looking for candidates who are self-aware collaborative committed to continuous learning and dedicated to delivering quality and integrity.
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.

A career in our Customs and International Trade Tax practice within Tax and Legal Services will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet and manage their customs and tax obligations across multiple territories. Youll advise clients on their local and overseas customs and tax affairs while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis customs compliance audit support and dispute resolution cost-saving strategies cross-tax advice and digital customs and international trade solutions and tools. Additionally you will have the opportunity to help shape the trade agenda and be involved in strategic projects for customs and trade authorities in the region.

You will be part of a team that works regionally and will have the opportunity to deliver cross-territory projects actively engaging with our global network of customs and international trade experts.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the Evolved PwC Professional framework our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines geographies and career paths and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers now and in the future.

Basic Job Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Law Economics Taxation or a related field (trade-related qualifications are advantageous but not mandatory).

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in customs international trade excise tax and related tax/legal services. UAE/GCC experience is advantageous.

• Previous experience in consulting or client-facing roles.

• Expertise in Customs and International Trade regulations import-export taxes customs procedures post clearance audit and litigation.

• Proficiency in HS code classification Free Trade Agreement (FTA) application duty exemption policies trade management solutions and export controls.

• Experience in the operation of trade management solutions and ability to leverage trade technologies effectively to optimize operations automate processes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Fluency in English is required knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Analytical Thinking Business Tax Coaching and Feedback Communication Corporate Tax Planning Creativity Customs Brokerage Customs Regulations Customs Tariffs Customs Valuation Embracing Change Emotional Regulation Empathy Inclusion Indirect Tax Indirect Tax Controversies Input Value Added Tax (VAT) Intellectual Curiosity International Taxation Learning Agility Optimism Professional Courage 17 more

Desired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Yes

Government Clearance Required

Yes

Job Posting End Date

Required Experience:

Manager