Tax Manager - Direct Tax

We are looking for a Tax Manager to lead our direct tax engagements. You will own a portfolio of UAE Corporate Tax compliance and advisory clients, review computations and returns, advise on free zone and group matters, and supervise and develop a team of tax professionals. You will work closely with our audit teams and partners to deliver accurate, well-documented advice on time. Key Responsibilities Corporate Tax compliance • Manage a portfolio of UAE Corporate Tax engagements, covering registration, tax computations, return preparation and filing with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), and ensure all deadlines are met. • Review tax computations, accounting-to-taxable-income adjustments, current tax provisions and deferred tax workings prepared by the team. • Assess Qualifying Free Zone Person status, qualifying income and de minimis requirements for free zone clients. • Advise on Tax Groups, Small Business Relief, exempt person status, participation exemption, interest limitation and the use of tax losses. Advisory and transfer pricing • Advise clients on the Corporate Tax implications of transactions, restructurings, group arrangements and new business set-ups. • Support transfer pricing work, including related-party analysis, arm’s length assessments, TP disclosure forms and Master File/Local File documentation. • Track legislative developments such as FTA guides, Cabinet and Ministerial Decisions and the Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax, and brief clients and team members. • Handle FTA queries, tax audits, clarification requests and reconsideration applications. Engagement and team management • Scope engagements, prepare fee proposals with partners, and manage budgets, billing and collections. • Supervise, review and coach tax team members, and help build the team’s technical capability. • Coordinate with audit teams on tax provisions, deferred tax and IAS 12 disclosures. • Maintain clear working papers and meet the firm’s quality and documentation standards. • Contribute to business development through proposals, client presentations, webinars and technical articles. • Qualified CA, ACCA, CPA, CTA or equivalent. • 7–12 years of direct tax experience, ideally with a Big 4, mid-tier or other professional services firm. • Hands-on UAE Corporate Tax experience, including preparing or reviewing returns and free zone assessments. Candidates with strong direct or international tax experience in other jurisdictions and demonstrable UAE CT knowledge will also be considered. • Sound working knowledge of IFRS, particularly IAS 12 Income Taxes. • Proven ability to manage multiple client engagements at once and lead a team to deadlines. • Excellent written and spoken English, with the confidence to explain technical matters clearly to clients. • Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with the EmaraTax portal. Preferred • Transfer pricing or international tax experience (OECD guidelines, double tax treaties, Pillar Two). • Exposure to other GCC tax regimes, such as Oman or KSA. • FTA-registered Tax Agent status or relevant UAE Corporate Tax certifications. Why Join PB • A varied client portfolio across the UAE and GCC, spanning free zone, mainland and group structures. • Direct access to partners, with real responsibility for clients and engagement outcomes. • Room to grow alongside a developing tax practice.