Tax Manager (Real Estate)

Role Overview

Tax Manager (Real Estate) at MIRA Construction. This role focuses on managing all tax matters related to real estate development projects, ensuring compliance with local tax laws, and optimizing tax strategies to support business objectives.

Role Purpose

Manage all tax compliance and strategy for the company's real estate development and construction portfolio, providing expert tax guidance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing the tax position across real estate acquisitions, disposals, and investments.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Manage and oversee all tax compliance requirements related to real estate development and construction projects.
• Prepare and review corporate tax returns, VAT filings, and related tax documentation.
• Ensure proper documentation and internal controls related to taxation are maintained.

Tax Advisory & Strategy

• Provide expert tax advice on real estate acquisitions, disposals, development costs, and investments.
• Develop tax planning strategies to optimize the company's tax position.
• Collaborate with legal and finance teams to structure transactions in a tax-efficient manner.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks associated with real estate activities.

Regulatory & External Relations

• Monitor and interpret changes in UAE tax laws and real estate tax policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax authorities, and consultants during audits and assessments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional tax qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, or CTA is preferred.
• At least 5 years of tax experience, with significant focus on real estate development or construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, and real estate-specific tax regulations.
• Experience managing tax compliance and reporting for complex real estate transactions.
• Familiarity with tax planning, structuring, and risk mitigation in real estate sector.

Skills & Competencies

• Proven ability to liaise with tax authorities, auditors, and external consultants.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary package.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Employment visa and medical insurance.
• Exposure to major real estate development and investment projects.
• Opportunity to work on UAE and international tax matters.
• Professional and collaborative working environment.