TLS - DTT - Senior Associate

PwC Middle East; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking a Senior Associate for the Direct Tax Technology Team in the United Arab Emirates. This role involves optimizing client processes related to direct taxes, employing innovative technology to enhance data management, and collaborating with a global network. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant experience, a solid understanding of accounting and direct tax processes, and an ability to bridge the gap between technology and tax professionals. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Collaborative environment

Digital upskilling programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience in accounting or technology and finance.
• Understanding of accounting and direct tax processes.
• Ability to articulate data requirements and challenges to clients.

Responsibilities

• Improve and optimize client internal processes related to direct taxes.
• Identify relevant data points in client data sources.
• Design and implement tools for BEPS Pillar Two and Corporate Tax needs.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Understanding of direct tax processes

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Tools

Oracle TRCS

Longview

OneSource

OneStream

Orbitax

SAP PaPm

Anaplan

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

At PwC, our people in Direct Tax Technology focus on providing advice and guidance to clients to support their operational tax needs for direct tax purposes. These individuals help business navigate new direct tax regulations such as Pillar Two operational challenges and analyse possible ways forward to assess data needs, facilitate technology implementations and enhance and document tax governance matters.

How You’ll Contribute

As a Senior Associate, part of the Direct Tax Technology Team, you will join a team of skilled tax and technology professionals focused on standardizing and enhancing tax-related data and processes through innovative technology solutions.

Your responsibilities will include improving and optimizing client internal processes related to direct taxes, identifying relevant data points in client data sources and aiding in the selection and integration of the most suitable technology solutions, whether through ERP/EPM system enhancements or specialized add-on solutions like Orbitax or Oracle Tax Provisioning.

You will help design and implement tools and processes specific to BEPS Pillar Two and Corporate Tax needs while collaborating closely with our global network of tax advisory and consulting teams. This role demands a proactive, innovative mindset and a commitment to delivering cutting‑edge tax technology solutions to some of the most challenging taxes.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 2 years or relevant working experience either in accounting or technology and finance.
• You have a good understanding of accounting and overall direct tax processes.
• Knowledge of the data requirements and the associated challenges, and be able to articulate this to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Discuss the different solutions and how to use ancillary technology to automate/streamline the process.
• Experience with using or implementing direct tax technology is a bonus: Oracle TRCS, Longview, OneSource, OneStream, Orbitax, SAP PaPm, Anaplan or similar solutions.
• You are able to bridge the gap between IT and Tax professionals tackling complex issues in a simple and understandable way.
• Ability to analyze complex tax issues, identify potential risks and opportunities, and develop innovative tax technology solutions to address them.
• Given the evolving nature of tax regulations and technology trends, the candidate should demonstrate a willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new tools and methodologies.
• Experience in Pillar Two data and technology projects is required.
• You are a team player who loves collaborating with people from around the world.

How You’ll Make a Difference

At PwC Midde 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.

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