UAE Corporate Tax Manager

Grain Connect; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Grain Connect in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced UAE Corporate Tax Manager to lead corporate tax compliance, planning, reporting, and advisory activities. You will drive tax strategies, monitor UAE regulations, and support strategic business decisions with tax insights.

The role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and tax software, with a focus on cross-border taxation and effective stakeholder management. English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• ACCA/CPA/CA/CTA or equivalent preferred.
• Proven experience in corporate taxation, tax advisory, or tax management.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax regulations, compliance procedures, and tax reporting requirements.
• Experience in tax planning, tax risk management, and handling tax audits.
• Knowledge of transfer pricing, international taxation, and cross-border tax matters is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Excel and relevant tax software.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate tax compliance, including tax calculations, returns, submissions, and payment processes.
• Oversee corporate tax reporting, tax provisions, reconciliations, and financial disclosures.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimize the company's tax position.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Corporate Tax regulations and related procedures.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and their impact on operations.
• Review financial statements and accounting records for accurate tax reporting.
• Manage tax audits, assessments, inquiries, and correspondence with tax authorities.
• Identify tax exposures and implement risk management and internal controls.
• Provide tax advisory support on transactions, restructuring, investments, and commercial arrangements.
• Coordinate with finance teams, external auditors, consultants, and advisors.
• Monitor transfer pricing documentation and reporting where applicable.
• Lead, mentor, and develop tax team members.
• Prepare tax reports and provide strategic recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Corporate tax

Tax advisory

Tax planning

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Excel

Cross-border tax

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/CA/CTA or equivalent

Tools

Tax software

Accounting software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced UAE Corporate Tax Manager to lead and oversee corporate tax compliance, tax planning, reporting, and advisory functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable UAE corporate tax requirements, managing tax risks, optimizing tax strategies, and providing strategic tax advice to support the company's financial performance and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage corporate tax compliance, including tax calculations, returns, submissions, and payment processes.
• Oversee corporate tax reporting, tax provisions, reconciliations, and financial disclosures.
• Develop and implement effective tax planning strategies to optimize the company's tax position.
• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE Corporate Tax regulations and relevant tax procedures.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on business operations.
• Review financial statements, accounting records, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate tax reporting.
• Manage tax audits, assessments, inquiries, and correspondence with relevant tax authorities.
• Identify potential tax exposures and implement appropriate risk management and internal control procedures.
• Provide tax advisory support on business transactions, restructuring, investments, and commercial arrangements.
• Coordinate with finance teams, external auditors, consultants, and professional tax advisors.
• Monitor transfer pricing matters and ensure appropriate documentation and reporting where applicable.
• Lead, mentor, and develop tax team members to ensure efficient tax operations.
• Prepare tax reports and provide strategic recommendations to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CA, CTA, or equivalent are preferred.
• Proven experience in corporate taxation, tax advisory, or tax management.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax regulations, compliance procedures, and tax reporting requirements.
• Good understanding of financial reporting, accounting standards, and tax accounting principles.
• Experience in tax planning, tax risk management, and handling tax audits.
• Knowledge of transfer pricing, international taxation, and cross-border tax matters is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, financial reporting, and problem-solving skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant accounting or tax software.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and handle confidential financial information.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.