Corporate Tax Technical Specialist

Role Overview

This position is centered on producing high-quality technical tax analysis and insights for the UAE corporate tax environment. The selected professional will research complex issues, stay ahead of law and policy changes, prepare technical position papers and tax alerts, contribute to published thought leadership, and assist with training and capability-building initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed research on tax legislation, regulations, and administrative guidance.
• Track, review, and assess ongoing changes in tax laws and related developments.
• Follow international tax updates such as OECD Pillar Two and BEPS, and evaluate their impact on UAE businesses.
• Break down complex tax rules into practical, business-friendly guidance.
• Examine treaty-related positions and cross-border tax consequences for entities based in the UAE.
• Build and maintain a centralized library of technical references, precedents, and knowledge materials.
• Prepare detailed tax position papers and technical opinions on intricate tax issues.
• Support colleagues in developing robust technical views that align with UAE legislation.
• Draft timely tax alerts covering new laws, clarifications, and guidance updates.
• Convert legislative changes into concise, practical summaries for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Assist in creating newsletters and client communications on UAE tax matters.
• Contribute to articles, whitepapers, webinars, and conferences that strengthen market visibility.
• Help update internal training content and technical learning resources.
• Support the design and delivery of technical training sessions and knowledge-sharing programs.
• Assist internal teams through training, reference materials, and reusable templates.

Qualifications and Experience

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Tax, or Law, along with a professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, or an equivalent credential. Candidates should bring 4 to 6 years of relevant corporate tax advisory experience, including at least 1 year of experience in UAE tax.

Skills and Competencies

Strong command of corporate tax and international tax principles is essential, and familiarity with IFRS will be considered an advantage. The role also demands strong research, analysis, and drafting capabilities, along with the ability to communicate complex tax matters in a clear and accessible way. A proactive mindset and genuine interest in monitoring UAE tax developments are important for success.