ME In-house Tax Senior Associate

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About Us

With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.  

Line of Service Overview

Internal Firm Services (IFS) is the trusted foundation of PwC, delivering innovative managed services and operational capabilities that enable our clients’ evolving needs. A career in IFS offers diverse opportunities across Human Capital, Finance, Technology, Clients & Markets, Marketing & Communications, Risk & Quality, Partner Development, Office Management, and Managed Services. We don’t just support the business—we shape it, driving strategies and initiatives that power growth and transformation across PwC Middle East. 

Business Unit Overview The ME Firm Tax team operates within Internal Firm Services (IFS) under the Finance Business Unit. As an internal-facing function, the team supports PwC Middle East’s operational integrity by ensuring the firm meets all internal tax compliance, governance, and reporting requirements across the region.   How You’ll Contribute

Tax 

• Support the PwC ME Group’s own non-Middle East tax reporting requirements
•  Support the Tax Advisory Manager in providing tax advice to the business to help the Firm manage the tax impact on its business
•  Develop strong working relationships with all stakeholders across the PwC ME Group.
• Be up-to-date on the most recent global and local tax developments.
• Be actively involved in and a positive influence on team recruiting, development, training and retention.
• Tracking the incoming requests for tax advice;
• Reviewing all types of provided documentation from a tax perspective. including, but not limited to, client contracts, agreements with suppliers, subcontractors or other PwC offices, internal/external forms; 
• Maintaining the tax advice folders and keeping them up to date;
• Completing US FATCA and CRS forms for the various ME entities;
• Completing various other tax-related forms (withholding tax / treaty-relief forms, etc);
• Applying for UAE tax residency certificates; 

What You’ll Bring

• Education - Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Law or a related field required.
• Language - Fluent in English (written and spoken)/Knowledge of Arabic preferable but not essential.
• Overall Experience -  3+ years of tax experience ideally pertaining to multi-jurisdictional businesses.
  • Previous experience with corporate tax and withholding tax is required.
  • An understanding of other taxes and international tax concepts would be an advantage.
• Specific Experience - Must have corporate income tax compliance experience.
  • Tax accounting experience would be an advantage.
  • Experience in the Professional Services industry in a top tier (Big 4) firm would be an advantage.
• Knowledge and Skills - Basic level of understanding across a broad range of tax related matters including compliance and corporate tax optimization.
  • Ability to interpret tax legislation, rules and regulations 
  • High level of analytical skills, including proficiency with MS tools.
  • Ability to adhere to procedures, controls and policies for functional areas of responsibility.
  • Organization, thoroughness, eye for detail and proactivity required.
  • Excellent time management skills required.
  • Strong verbal communication skills and business writing skills required to effectively communicate with stakeholders in relation to tax and ability to simplify complex concepts to a non-tax technical audience.

    How Youll Make a Difference

At PwC Midde East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviours of The PwC Professional framework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.  

Why You’ll Love Working at PwC

At PwC Middle East, you’ll find more than just a job - you’ll build a meaningful career, supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well-being, balance, and personal growth. You’ll have access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity. Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially here. Discover more about Life at PwC Middle East.  

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