Director – UAE Corporate Tax Advisory & Business Development

About the role

We are looking for a Director – Corporate Tax Advisory to lead, manage, and scale our practice in Dubai, UAE. This strategic role combines technical excellence, client leadership, and P&L responsibility within a growing practice.

Key responsibilities

• Lead Practice: Manage the Dubai Corporate Tax Advisory strategy, operating model, and overall financial P&L.
• Advise Clients: Serve as a senior advisor to CFOs and Tax Heads on complex UAE Corporate Tax, tax structuring, and transaction implications.
• Drive Growth: Develop new client relationships, lead pitches, and expand UAE Corporate Tax service offerings.
• Build Teams: Recruit, mentor, and lead a high‑performing team of tax professionals.
• Provide Expertise: Apply deep practical knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax legislation, FTA regulations, and Transfer Pricing.

Required profile

• 8–10 years of heavy Corporate Tax / International Tax Advisory experience.
• Strong, proven UAE/Dubai market experience, preferably from a Big 4 or leading professional services firm.
• Commercial acumen with prior experience managing revenue, utilization, margins, and collections.
• Professional qualifications preferred (CA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT, CPA, or equivalent).

Required skills

• FTA regulations
• Tax structuring
• Transfer Pricing
• Corporate Tax legislation
• International Tax Advisory