Global Compliance & Reporting - Manager - Abu Dhabi UAE

EY; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 480,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible environment

Diverse and inclusive culture

Globally connected teams

Job summary

EY in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Manager for the MENA Tax - Global Compliance & Reporting (GCR) team to lead complex engagements and contribute to the growth of EY's GCR practice. You will manage client compliance and reporting needs, establish and strengthen client relationships, and ensure delivery of high-quality services.

You will oversee day-to-day engagement management, implement standardized processes, identify risks, and mentor junior staff while upholding Tax Quality guidelines within a

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree with strong academic credentials in accounting, business, finance, taxation, or related fields.
• MBA, master’s or other advanced degree and/or professional qualifications (CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT, or equivalent).
• A very strong knowledge and minimum of 5 years of experience in domestic and international tax rules/regulations, ideally within a large professional services firm.
• A strong track record of managerial, organizational, and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engagements and manage day-to-day client engagements in tax services.
• Establish, maintain, and strengthen relationships with clients and ensure high-quality service.
• Put in place standardized processes, monitor progress and deliverables, identify risks, and drive performance-improvement solutions.
• Coach and counsel junior team members to develop, and ensure adherence to Tax Quality guidelines.

Job description

Job title

MENA Tax - Global Compliance & Reporting, Manager

Opportunity

EY is seeking a Manager to join our GCR team, where you will lead complex engagements and play a key role in driving the growth of our GCR practice.

Your key responsibilities

You will combine strong technical skills with practical commercial, legislative, and industry knowledge to lead a team in providing tax services. You will be responsible for managing our clients’ compliance and reporting needs. You will establish, maintain, and strengthen valued internal and external relationships and ensure that the services delivered to clients are of the highest quality.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of client engagements, monitor progress and deliverables, put in place the necessary standardized processes, anticipate and identify risks, escalate issues as appropriate, and drive performance‑improvement solutions. You will supervise high‑performing teams and build a positive learning culture, coaching and counseling junior team members to help them develop. You will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to our Tax Quality guidelines.

Skills and attributes for success

If you are an excellent communicator and detail‑oriented professional with a strong track record of management experience who is comfortable working across borders with a wide network of people and with large amounts of data, you will be perfect for the role.

Qualification and Experience

• A bachelor's degree with strong academic credentials in accounting, business, finance, taxation, or any related essential fields.
• MBA, master’s or another related advanced degree and/or professional qualifications e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT, or equivalent qualification.
• A very strong knowledge and minimum of 5 years of experience in domestic and international tax rules/regulations, developments, etc., ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment. A very strong background in tax accounting and tax auditing, ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment.
• A strong track record of managerial, organizational, and project management experience.

Ideally, you will also

• Have experience of dealing with multinational clients and the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. In-depth commercial, legislative, and industry knowledge.

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.