Assistant Vice President Corporate Tax (Big 4)

As an AVP Corporate Tax for UAE Operations, your role will involve leading corporate tax compliance operations for UAE-based clients. You will be responsible for tax computation, implementing UAE tax laws, managing monthly closings, and coordinating with client-side finance teams. This position offers you the opportunity for end-to-end ownership of the compliance cycle, with leadership responsibilities and stakeholder interaction. Key Responsibilities: - Manage monthly and annual UAE corporate tax computations for multiple entities. - Review tax workings and ensure reconciliation with financial statements. - Ensure compliance with UAE Corporate Tax law, including DTAA provisions and international transaction treatment. - Handle computation of Deferred Tax Assets (DTA) and Deferred Tax Liabilities (DTL) as per IFRS/GAAP. - Finalize and submit tax deliverables within deadlines. Client Coordination & Communication: - Coordinate with client finance teams for data, clarifications, and alignment on tax positions. - Participate in scheduled calls to present deliverables and ensure smooth submission processes. - Address follow-ups, documentation queries, and support in tax authority communication. Implementation & Process Improvement: - Interpret and implement updates in UAE Corporate Tax law across client engagements. - Update working templates and SOPs to reflect regulatory changes. - Drive standardization and efficiency across compliance processes. Reporting & Governance: - Maintain trackers for deliverables, deadlines, and client-specific workflows. - Prepare internal and external reports on tax compliance status and key metrics. - Ensure adherence to firm-wide quality standards in all submissions. Team Management: - Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals handling UAE compliance delivery. - Review outputs for technical accuracy and completeness. - Conduct periodic training sessions to ensure the team is updated on compliance and regulatory developments. Qualifications Required: - Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5-7 years of post-qualification experience in corporate tax. - Strong experience in tax compliance, preferably including UAE Corporate Tax. - Background in Big 4 / Tier-1 consulting firms is preferred. - Solid understanding of tax compliances, DTAA provisions, international taxation principles, deferred tax computation (DTA/DTL), and IFRS/GAAP for tax accounting. - Strong communication and coordination skills. - Proven ability to manage teams, processes, and deadlines effectively.,