Corporate Tax - Senior Associate

About the role

We are seeking a Corporate Tax Senior Associate to support the preparation and review of UAE corporate tax returns for a variety of entities, including standalone companies, tax groups, and qualifying free‑zone persons. The role involves delivering high‑quality tax compliance and advisory services while collaborating closely with clients and internal teams.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review UAE corporate tax return filings for standalone entities, tax groups, and qualifying free‑zone persons.
• Assist with corporate and international tax impact assessments, due diligence, and advisory projects related to restructurings.
• Conduct detailed research and technical analysis on domestic and cross‑border tax issues, including tax treaty application and transfer pricing rules.
• Liaise with clients to gather data, compute tax liabilities, and respond to queries promptly.
• Maintain tax working papers, summaries, and reports with clear referencing and audit trails.
• Prepare tax provisioning memos and deferred tax calculations under IFRS.
• Coordinate compliance timelines, ensure quality deliverables, and support team leads.
• Contribute to internal initiatives such as knowledge sharing, junior training, and process improvement.

Required profile

• 2‑4 years of experience in direct tax advisory or compliance, preferably within a Big 4 or mid‑tier consulting firm.
• Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT or an LLM in Taxation, or an equivalent credential.
• Strong understanding of the UAE corporate tax regime, OECD principles and tax treaty interpretation.
• Fluent English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a client‑centric mindset.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.