Tax Manager – Corporate Tax Specialist

About the role

We are a leading UAE‑based construction and investment group seeking an experienced Corporate Tax Specialist to lead our Finance team’s corporate tax function. The role will ensure compliance with UAE corporate tax regulations and drive tax optimisation across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain an optimized effective tax rate in the UAE and adapt to evolving regulations.
• Manage the local tax group, filings, and relationships with the Federal Tax Authority.
• Act as the subject‑matter expert for corporate tax matters, supporting finance directors, accountants and business leaders.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of corporate tax returns and related reporting.
• Identify and communicate tax planning strategies, including efficient ownership structures.
• Advise on tax implications of business transactions and propose cost‑optimising solutions.
• Oversee local tax regulatory requirements such as Country‑by‑Country Reporting and Economic Substance Reporting.
• Collaborate with IT to design and enhance tax configurations in ERP systems and automate manual processes.
• Implement tax training for key business users and improve tax communication across the group.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent professional certification (CPA, CA, ACCA); tax accreditation preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of management‑level experience in an in‑house taxation role, preferably with exposure to the UAE tax system.
• Experience in multicultural environments; prior Big 4 experience is an asset.
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking abilities with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English; Arabic is an advantage.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
• Familiarity with corporate tax compliance systems in the GCC region.