Corporate Tax Manager - International Tax

Role Overview

Corporate Tax Manager – International Tax at MIRA Construction in Dubai. This is a senior position requiring someone who can independently manage complex tax matters, advise management on tax implications, and work closely with finance, legal, and other business functions.

Role Purpose

Lead and independently manage the organization's UAE corporate tax compliance, international tax strategy, and cross-border transaction matters while providing expert guidance to senior management on tax implications of business decisions and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

UAE Corporate Tax

• Lead and manage UAE Corporate Tax matters, including compliance, tax planning, assessments, and reporting.
• Review and manage corporate tax returns, tax computations, disclosures, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, and other applicable tax requirements.
• Monitor developments in UAE and international tax legislation and assess their impact on the business.

International Tax & Cross-Border Matters

• Provide expert guidance on international tax and cross-border transactions.
• Advise on the UAE Corporate Tax implications of international investments, entities, transactions, and business structures.
• Manage tax implications relating to cross-border transactions, related-party transactions, and group structures.
• Provide guidance on Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) and international tax principles.
• Review transfer pricing arrangements and ensure appropriate documentation and compliance.

Tax Planning & Strategy

• Support tax planning, structuring, and risk management initiatives.
• Identify potential tax risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Provide tax advice on new investments, acquisitions, disposals, restructuring, and other strategic transactions.

Stakeholder & External Coordination

• Work closely with finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate tax reporting and provisioning.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors, legal advisors, and other professional consultants when required.
• Assist with tax audits, enquiries, assessments, and disputes.

Reporting & Advisory

• Prepare tax-related reports, analysis, and presentations for senior management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of professional tax experience, with substantial experience in a UAE-based environment.
• Previous experience working as a Tax Manager is mandatory.
• Strong hands-on experience in UAE Corporate Tax.
• Strong expertise in International Tax and cross-border taxation.
• Experience handling tax matters for companies with international operations, investments, or group structures.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax regulations and tax compliance requirements.
• Good understanding of Transfer Pricing principles and documentation.
• Knowledge of Double Taxation Agreements and international tax frameworks.
• Experience with tax planning, tax structuring, and identifying tax risks.
• Experience dealing with tax authorities, audits, assessments, and external advisors.
• A professional tax/accounting qualification such as CTA, ACCA, ACA, CA, CPA, or equivalent is highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Ability to independently manage complex tax matters and provide commercially practical advice.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and tax/accounting systems.

Additional Information

• Candidates must be currently based in the UAE.
• Competitive salary package.
• Senior-level role with significant responsibility.
• Exposure to complex UAE and international tax matters.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior management.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.