Manager - Tax Practice Hub

Location: Dubai, UAE
Experience: 6–8 years
Employment Type: Full-time

Urgent Requirement - Immediate Joining

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to lead and manage the operational and commercial delivery of tax engagements within the Tax Practice Hub. The Manager plays a central role in ensuring scalable, consistent, and commercially sound execution, while supporting the International Business Leader in cross-border proposals and multinational client engagements. This role also involves mentoring team members and contributing to the strategic development of the practice—distinct from technical decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of complex tax engagements, ensuring delivery excellence across jurisdictions and service lines from lead to delivery.
• Manage project timelines, resources, risk flags, and milestone tracking at the practice level.
• Drive budgeting, billing, WIP control, and profitability analysis across assigned engagements.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration between technical teams, business development, operations, and client leads.
• Support the International Business Leader in developing, reviewing, and delivering cross-border proposals.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives to enhance delivery frameworks, client onboarding, and engagement consistency.
• Present regular engagement and delivery health reports to practice leadership.
• Connect the dots across technical input, client context, and business objectives to independently develop and present clear, solution-oriented advice, taking full ownership of client presentations and discussions without relying solely on technical team members to front-end delivery or manage advisory conversations.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering a culture of performance and continuous improvement.

Working Environment, Contacts and Decision Making

Working Environment:

• Join a diverse, multinational team passionate about delivering excellence and innovation in our industry.
• Cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset, driving innovation and growth.
• Rapidly adapt to and integrate new technology tools to enhance our competitive edge and operational efficiency.
• Benefit from the latest technology and software tools necessary for your role, including company laptops, cloud- based collaboration platforms, and specialized software. Comprehensive IT support and training are provided to ensure your success.
• Leverage extensive training programs, mentorship opportunities, and support for professional certifications to grow professionally.
• An approach centered on adding value to our clients.
• Flexibility to adjust working hours based on the needs of the project, subject to pre-agreement with the supervisor. This flexibility aims to ensure both the efficient progress of projects and the work-life balance of our team members.

Contacts:

• Internal: All Departments
• External: Clients, Auditors, Federal Tax Authority (FTA), Banks (if applicable), Government Portals / Authorities

Job / Person Specifications

Qualifications and Knowledge: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of professional services delivery models, especially in tax or consulting environments.
• Working knowledge of project management tools and client engagement lifecycles
• Familiarity with tax service offerings and core concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and project tracking tools (e.g., ClickUp, or equivalent)
  Understanding of budgeting, WIP, billing, and financial metrics in a professional services context
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are essential; proficiency in Arabic is a plus

Competencies:

Leadership. Strategic mindset, Analytical Thinking, Project Coordination, Commercial Awareness, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Adaptability, and Attention to Detail

Experience:

• 6–8+ years of experience in managing tax or consulting engagements within a professional services environment.
• Prior experience supporting cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization (preferably in tax, legal, or audit services).
• Proven track record of managing teams, budgets, and client relationships effectively.
• Experience in supporting practice development initiatives (e.g., process documentation, template creation, reporting dashboards) is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience supporting cross-border clients and international proposal development.