UAE Corporate Tax Manager

The Corporate Tax Manager is responsible for managing corporate tax compliance, planning, reporting, and risk management to ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance with applicable requirements. The role provides tax advisory support, oversees tax assessments and audits, identifies tax risks, and develops strategies to optimize tax efficiency while supporting business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Manage corporate tax calculations, returns, filings, and compliance deadlines.

Review financial statements, accounting records, and supporting documents for accurate tax reporting.

Develop tax planning strategies to improve tax efficiency and manage potential exposures.

Monitor changes in UAE corporate tax regulations and assess their impact on business operations.

Coordinate tax audits, assessments, inquiries, and information requests from tax authorities.

Identify tax risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures and internal controls.

Review related-party transactions and transfer pricing documentation where applicable.

Advise management and finance teams on tax implications of business transactions and commercial decisions.

Maintain accurate tax records, supporting schedules, and compliance documentation.

Liaise with external tax advisors, auditors, and relevant stakeholders on tax matters.

Support tax budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

Ensure tax policies and procedures are consistently implemented across relevant business operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.

Relevant experience in corporate taxation, tax compliance, or tax advisory.

Strong knowledge of corporate tax principles, financial reporting, and tax computations.

Familiarity with UAE corporate tax requirements and international tax principles.

Understanding of transfer pricing, related-party transactions, and tax risk management.

Experience managing tax filings, audits, and regulatory inquiries.

Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, accounting systems, and tax reporting tools.

Ability to interpret tax regulations and communicate tax implications clearly.

Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CTA, or equivalent are an advantage.

Experience in tax planning, stakeholder management, and advising on complex tax matters is preferred.

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