Tax & Legal Services - VAT Financial Services & Insurance (FSI) - Senior Associate/Manager (Dubai)

About This Role

About Us With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.

Line Of Service Overview Our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, technology, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.

Business Unit Overview PwC’s Indirect Tax team offers advisory services across VAT, Excise Tax, Customs, and eInvoicing, helping clients navigate complex regulations and optimize their tax strategies. The role involves delivering insights into planning, compliance, and technology, while staying ahead of evolving legislation and digital tax trends. It’s ideal for professionals eager to grow in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

How You’ll Contribute About the role We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Associate or Manager to join our Indirect Tax Practice in Dubai. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in Value-Added Tax (VAT), particularly within the financial services and insurance (FSI) sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering complex VAT advisory and implementation projects for a diverse portfolio of clients, including banks, financial institutions, insurance and reinsurance providers, and investment funds.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale VAT engagements across the FSI sector, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction.
• Provide strategic VAT advice tailored to the unique regulatory and operational challenges of financial and insurance clients.
• Leverage deep knowledge of EU VAT frameworks to support cross-border projects and ensure compliance with international standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement VAT solutions that align with clients’ business objectives.
• Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance.
• Embrace and promote the use of technology and innovation to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
• Uphold the firm’s professional and ethical standards, including compliance with PwC’s code of conduct and independence requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in VAT advisory and compliance within the financial services and insurance sectors.
• Demonstrated expertise in EU VAT legislation and its application to FSI clients.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to drive initiatives from planning through execution.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of building trusted client relationships.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and contribute to the growth of the practice.
• Commitment to mentoring and developing others, with a focus on leveraging team strengths and fostering collaboration.

How You’ll Make a Difference At PwC Midde East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviours of The PwC Professional framework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.

Why You’ll Love Working at PwC At PwC Middle East, you’ll find more than just a job - you’ll build a meaningful career, supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well-being, balance, and personal growth. You’ll have access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity. Are you ready to make a difference by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially here. Discover more about Life at PwC Middle East.