Overview
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.
At PwC, our people in Tax and Legal 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 and 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 a high-performing Manager to join our Corporate tax team in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai or Abu Dhabi office). You will work with our Delivery Centre (i.r.o. compliance) and support Senior Managers and Directors with multi-disciplinary engagement teams to deliver high-quality Corporate tax advisory and compliance services to a diverse portfolio of clients, including UAE and international corporate groups, sovereign entities and private businesses. This role is pivotal in driving technical excellence, client relationship management, business development, and people leadership within a fast-evolving UAE tax landscape.
Key responsibilities
You will manage the end-to-end delivery of complex Corporate tax engagements, acting as a day-to-day point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders. You will oversee Corporate tax compliance and advisory projects, including Corporate tax returns, group restructuring and business model optimization. You will prepare technical analyses, engagement deliverables, and client communications to ensure accuracy, practicality, and alignment with regulatory requirements and firm quality standards.
You will interpret and apply UAE Corporate tax law, Cabinet/Ministerial Decisions, FTA guidance, free zone regimes, as well as relevant international tax principles and you will collaborate with colleagues across Indirect Tax, Legal, Deals, and Assurance to deliver integrated solutions.
You will play an active role in business development by identifying opportunities, shaping proposals, pricing and scoping engagements, and presenting to prospective clients. You will contribute to thought leadership, client alerts, and internal technical training, and help build eminence in the market on emerging tax topics. You will manage and mentor junior team members, conduct performance reviews, and foster an inclusive, high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and digital tools.
Qualifications and experience
You have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, law, or a related discipline (an advanced degree and/or a professional qualification in Accounting or Law (e.g., Attorney, CTA, ADIT, CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent) will be an advantage). You bring 4–6 years of progressive Corporate tax experience in a professional services firm, with at least 2–3 years at an assistant manager/manager level leading teams and engagements.
You have strong technical knowledge of Corporate tax legislation and implementing guidance, with practical experience in Corporate tax compliance and advisory (knowledge and experience in UAE Corporate tax will be an advantage).
Skills and attributes
You demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex tax matters into clear, commercially relevant advice. You are experienced in project management, able to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholder priorities while maintaining high quality and attention to detail. You have a strong client-service mindset, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a developing tax environment. You are proficient with MS Office and tax technology tools and open to adopting data-driven methods and automation. Arabic language proficiency is an advantage but not required.
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.
Other skill sets: Stakeholder Engagement, Tax Equalization, Technical Writing, Self-Awareness, Tax Efficiency, Tax Structures, Wealth Structuring, Tax Provisions, Empathy, Domestic Restructuring (Taxes), Accepting Feedback, Regulatory Compliance Consulting, Financial Accounting, Tax Modeling, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Tax Provision, Optimism, Financial Planning, Communication, Income Tax Provisions, Tax Auditing, Teamwork, Financial Risk Management, Tax Preparation, Business Tax, Embracing Change, Property Tax Consulting, Service Excellence, Opportunity Management, Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA), Tax Return, Creativity, Transaction Services, Tax Governance, Business Tax Returns, Well Being, Information Gathering, International Taxation, Tax Compliance, Emotional Regulation, Inclusion, Tax Efficient Investing, Knowledge Management, Preparing Tax Documents, Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS), Integrated Global Structuring, Tax Services, Tax Consulting, Tax Research, Document Management, Tax Disclosures, Controlled Foreign Companies (Taxes), Tax Risk, Analytical Thinking, Strategic Questioning, Learning Agility, Tax Restructuring, Professional Courage, Financial Advising, Intellectual Curiosity, Tax Legislation, Tax Accounting, Active Listening, International Auditing, Relationship Building, Corporate Tax Planning, Tax Policy, Coaching and Feedback, Tax Documentation.
About PwC Middle East
At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.
