Manager | Corporate and International M&A Tax | Direct Tax
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About the Role
Grant Thornton UAE seeks a Manager for Corporate and International M&A Tax in Abu Dhabi. The role involves leading tax advisory, compliance, and risk management services, managing teams, and supporting client engagements.
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Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, motivate, and coach team members to support high quality performance
- Demonstrate an understanding of complex tax concepts and apply them to client matters
- Participate in bids and proposals for prospective clients
- Consult with Partners and management on technical and risk related matters
- Contribute to presentations and seminars for business forums
- Review complex business tax returns with international elements and provide recommendations
- Research and analyze international and domestic tax issues
- Respond to inquiries from tax authorities
- Act as a key point of contact and work with stakeholders to understand business developments
- Oversee corporation tax deliverables within broader projects
- Manage tax due diligence assignments for both buy side and sell side transactions
- Negotiate fees and ensure timely billing for client engagements
Requirements
- 5+ years of related work experience in UAE Corporate tax is mandatory
- International M&A tax experience 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
- Technically proficient, with strong technical aptitude and commercial awareness
- Willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites
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Company Overview
- We’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community.
- With over 76,000 professionals in more than 150 countries, we combine global scale with local expertise to help dynamic organizations unlock their potential for growth.
- We truly care about our colleagues, our clients, and the communities where we work and live.
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.
Think you've got what it takes to be a Manager?
- 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.
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