Associate – Corporate Tax

Job Purpose

Play a key role in implementing corporate tax strategies, projects, and ensuring tax compliance within the corporate tax function of Aldar Group. Provide M&A support and expertise from a corporate tax perspective. The role is only for a UAE National.

• Collaborate with the AVP – Corporate Tax and wider tax team to execute comprehensive Corporate tax strategies aligned with the group's objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the review of the monthly tax provision calculation produced by the system, reconciling it to the ledger.
• Participate in the end-to-end annual Corporate tax compliance process, ensuring the accurate and timely filing of all tax returns.
• Conduct detailed reviews of deferred tax calculations for the group, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Lead transfer pricing initiatives, ensuring compliance with international guidelines and recommending strategies to optimize the company's global tax position.
• Provide tax expertise during mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions, including due diligence, structuring, and post-transaction integration.
• Assist in Country-by-Country Reporting (CBCR), Pillar 2 and Transfer Pricing (TP) initiatives in Direct / Corporate Tax.
• Support Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) compliance.
• Offer guidance on cross-border tax matters, including international tax planning, treaty analysis, and preparation of transfer pricing documentation.
• Stay updated on changes in domestic and international tax laws and regulations, ensuring the organization's tax practices remain compliant and current.
• Prepare and review tax-related financial reports and disclosures, including tax provision calculations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, external advisors, and tax authorities to address tax-related inquiries, audits, and projects efficiently.

Min of: 2+ years of experience in Accounting, mergers and acquisitions, and/or consultancy.

• Experience in real estate industry
• knowledge of accounting standards, tax laws and regulations.

• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective team player with the capacity to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.