Indirect Tax - Manager - Dubai

EY; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Dubai is seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to lead delivery of VAT/GST advisory engagements, guiding teams, and advising clients on indirect tax implications in multinational contexts.

You will build strong client relationships, identify opportunities, and shape EY's commercial propositions while ensuring technical excellence in a dynamic regulatory environment.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Indirect Tax engagements with a professional, practical and commercial approach, ensuring technical excellence.
• Manage large VAT implementation teams comprising client functional experts and consultants, identify market opportunities, and lead on developing the commercial proposition.
• Build and maintain tax relationships with clients and advise on indirect taxes (VAT/GST) and their impact on supply chains and accounting systems.
• Identify risks and advise on international trade taxation and compliance with customs regulations.

Skills

Teaching skills

Advisory skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Analytical

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor-level degree in economics/finance/tax/accounting

Masters degree / CPA / ACA / CA / CMA / SOCPA / CTA or equivalent tax qualification

Job description

Indirect Tax Manager

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

Indirect Tax Manager

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 & 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.

Skills And Attributes For Success

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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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

What We Look For

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.

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.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

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