Tax & Legal Services - International Tax/ M&A - Manager (Qatar)

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for. 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 At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions. Business Unit Overview The ITS/M&A unit specialises in advising multinational clients on complex cross border transactions and tax structuring. Our focus is on delivering strategic solutions that optimise tax efficiency while ensuring compliance with evolving international regulations. The team provides end to end support on mergers, acquisitions, and integrations, including due diligence, tax modelling, and post deal planning. By combining deep technical expertise in international tax with advanced analytics and technology, we help clients navigate intricate deal structures, mitigate risks, and unlock value. Through global collaboration and thought leadership, ITS/M&A drives innovative approaches to meet the demands of today's dynamic business environment. How You'll Contribute As a Manager in International Tax Services - M&A, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping clients navigate complex cross border transactions from strategy through execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Deepen and evolve your expertise in international tax structuring, transaction advisory, and post deal integration. Lead end to end M&A tax engagements, including due diligence, tax modelling, structuring alternatives, and implementation of roadmaps for regional and multinational clients. Translate complex international tax rules and local regulations into practical guidance, controls, and client specific operating procedures for deal execution. Design and operationalise tax efficient structures, coordinating with finance, legal, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance and optimise outcomes. Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, providing timely insights on evolving tax regulations and their implications for transactions and business strategy. Lead cross functional delivery teams, coaching Seniors and Associates, embedding quality standards, and managing ambiguity to keep engagements on track. Contribute to internal knowledge assets and client facing materials, including playbooks, training, and thought leadership tailored to M&A and international tax in the Middle East. Monitor global and regional regulatory developments, proactively briefing clients and internal teams on implications for deal structuring and compliance. Support business development, including solutioning for RFPs, scoping statements of work, and collaborating across the regional network to build a healthy pipeline. Advise on outbound transactions, ensuring tax efficient structuring for investments and expansions into foreign jurisdictions, while managing associated risks and compliance requirements. What You'll Bring Demonstrated experience in tax advisory, compliance, and international tax matters, ideally with exposure to Pillar Two regulations. Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field; advanced degree preferred. Designations & Certifications: Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent. Technical Skills: strong knowledge of international tax principles, cross border transaction structuring, and M&A tax considerations and well as proficiency in tax due diligence, deal modeling, and integration planning. Soft Skills Leadership and team management capabilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Problem solving and strategic thinking under tight deadlines. Language Skills: Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage. Travel Requirements: Your flexibility to travel. This means we may require you to work away from your base office l