Manager | Corporate and International M&A Tax | Direct Tax

Overview

About the Direct Tax Service Line

• The Direct Tax service line at Grant Thornton UAE provides strategic tax advisory, compliance, and risk management services related to corporate tax, transfer pricing, and international tax matters.
• Our team helps businesses navigate complex tax landscapes, ensuring compliance while optimizing tax efficiency.
• We proactively support clients in managing tax risks, structuring cross-border transactions, and resolving complex tax challenges.
• As a Manager some of your responsibilities will include:
• Leading, managing, motivating, and coaching team members to support high-quality performance
• Demonstrating an understanding of complex tax concepts and applying them to client matters
• Participating in bids and proposals for prospective clients
• Consulting with Partners and management on technical and risk-related matters
• Contributing to presentations and seminars for business forums
• Reviewing complex business tax returns with international elements and providing recommendations for accuracy and tax-saving opportunities
• Researching and analyzing international and domestic tax issues
• Responding to inquiries from tax authorities
• Acting as a key point of contact and working with stakeholders to understand business developments, compliance obligations, legislative changes, and potential opportunities
• Overseeing corporation tax deliverables within broader projects, ensuring coordination with other tax teams and international member firms
• Managing tax due diligence assignments for both buy-side and sell-side transactions, supporting the lead advisory team
• Negotiating fees and ensuring timely billing for client engagements
• Demonstrating strong understanding of the OECD BEPS Inclusive Framework, including Pillars 1 and 2
• Preparing supporting schedules based on detailed analysis of underlying documentation
• Think you've got what it takes to be a Manager?
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• Here's a few more boxes we're also hoping you can tick:
• 5+ years of related work experience in UAE Corporate tax is mandatory
• International M&A tax is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field
• Professionally qualified (CTA, CA, CPA, ACCA or relevant qualifications
• Strong written and spoken English, Arabic speaking is advantageous
• Demonstrate exceptional leadership and coaching skills to develop teams and add true value within the department
• Technically proficient, with strong technical aptitude and commercial awareness, and experience advising clients on complex tax-related issues
• Willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites