Indirect Tax Manager

Ernst & Young AE; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernst & Young is seeking an experienced Indirect Tax advisor in the UAE to lead VAT/GST projects with a practical, commercial mindset and deliver high-quality advisory services to clients. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams and build strong client relationships.

We value a degree in economics/finance/tax or accounting, a Masters or CPA/ACA/CTA, and at least 6 years of indirect tax consulting experience, preferably from a Big 4 firm.

Qualifications

• A degree in economics, finance, tax or accounting.
• A relevant Masters degree, CPA or ACA/CA/CPA/CMA/SOCPA/Law qualification/CTA or equivalent tax qualification.
• At least 6 years of relevant Indirect Tax advisory experience (VAT/GST).
• Experience with a Big 4 accounting firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• You'll lead the successful delivery of Indirect Tax engagements with a professional, practical and commercial approach.
• You will manage large VAT implementation teams comprising client functional experts and consultants.
• Identify opportunities in the market and develop our commercial proposition for clients.
• You will build and maintain tax relationships with our clients.
• Advise on indirect taxes such as VAT or GST and assess impacts on supply chains and systems.
• Advise on tax implications of international trade and customs compliance.
• If you have strong teaching skills, you will develop associates and conduct trainings; you are a team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Indirect Tax advisory

VAT/GST knowledge

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Teaching/training skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in economics/finance/tax/accounting

Masters or professional tax qualification (CPA/ACA/CTA etc)

Job description

At EY we re all in to shape your future with confidence We ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go Join EY and help to build a better working world

The opportunity

This is a period of unprecedented change in the tax arena with technological innovation and regulatory change resulting in a huge demand for delivery of Indirect Tax advisory services As a member of the team you will not only have the opportunity to enhance your technical knowledge and be creative but also experience the challenge of being a trusted GST and business advisor As part of our expansion strategy we would like to invite you to join this dynamic team

Your key responsibilities

• You ll lead the successful delivery of Indirect Tax engagements taking a professional practical and commercial approach and ensuring technical excellence
• You will manage large VAT implementation teams comprising both client functional experts and consultant specialists
• identify opportunities in the market and lead on developing our commercial proposition to new and existing clients
• You will build and maintain tax relationships with our own clients
• advise how indirect taxes such as value added tax VAT or good amp services tax GST impact clients supply chain and financial and accounting systems and identify and address areas of risk
• advise clients on the taxation implication of international trade and assist them in complying with customs regulations
• If you have strong teaching skills in developing associates and conducting trainings, strong drive to excel professionally, good advisory and writing skills and are dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical, able to work under pressure and a team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills, you will be perfect for the role.
• A degree in economics, finance, tax or accounting
• A relevant Masters degree, CPA or ACA/CA/CPA/CMA/SOCPA/Law qualification/CTA or equivalent tax qualification
• At least 6 years of relevant experience as Indirect Tax professional with VAT/GST advisory experience
• Experience working for a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred. However, we will consider candidates with from law firms or with relevant industry experience

We re interested in versatile people with the ability to take on new responsibilities and listen to clients to get things done. We re not just looking for technical knowledge experience we re after genuinely interesting people with the ability to build relationships, negotiate and think in unique and creative news ways. If you re a confident leader with a curious mind and the ability to solve complex issues, this role is for you.

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.