Indirect Tax - Manager - Dubai

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Dubai seeks an experienced Indirect Tax Adviser to lead VAT/GST engagements, guiding large implementation teams and advising clients on indirect taxes and customs. You’ll build relationships, identify opportunities and deliver high-quality advisory services in a fast-changing tax landscape.

Ideal candidates have a degree in economics/finance/tax or accounting and 6+ years in indirect tax, with Big 4 or equivalent sector experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in economics, finance, tax or accounting.
• Experience in Indirect Tax with VAT/GST advisory.
• Experience in a Big 4 firm is preferred or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Indirect Tax engagements with technical excellence.
• Manage VAT implementation teams and develop commercial propositions.
• Advise clients on VAT/GST impact on supply chain and systems, and on customs regulations.

Job description

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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'll 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
• At least6 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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