Indirect Tax - Senior Consultant - Dubai

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Senior Consultant for their Indirect Tax team in Dubai. The role involves advising clients on VAT treatment of transactions and resolving issues with authorities. Candidates must possess a degree in a relevant field and at least three years of experience in Indirect Tax, preferably within a Big 4 firm. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential. This role promises a dynamic environment and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible environment

World-class experiences

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant experience as Indirect Tax professional.
• Experience in a Big 4 accounting firm preferred.
• Customs duty advisory experience preferable.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on VAT treatment of new transactions.
• Participate in preparing reports delivered to clients.
• Build strong internal relationships within the VAT practice.

Skills

Client relationship building

Project management

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

Degree in economics, finance, tax or accounting

Job description

Location: Dubai

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Requisition ID: 1665526

MENA Indirect Tax Senior Consultant

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The opportunity

EY is looking for a Senior Consultant to join the Indirect Tax team to advise clients on VAT treatment of new and complex transactions and help resolve classification or other disputes and issues with the authorities.

Your key responsibilities

Client responsibilities

You are expected to work effectively as a member of a worldwide network of professional advisors, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress. You must also collaborate with a team of VAT professionals to combine diverse cross-border transaction experience with local tax knowledge across a broad spectrum of industries. Participating and assisting in preparing for meetings with management teams will be part of your role.

You will be assisting in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties. You will also develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel and build strong internal relationships within the VAT practice, Indirect Tax and across other service lines.

Technical responsibilities

You must build a deep understanding of the Customs Law and its practical application across the countries. You are expected to understand and apply the regional Free Trade Agreements and key customs concepts such as valuation, classification and origin. You will be identifying and discussing VAT considerations for clients to be aware of in their outbound investments. Engaging with colleagues in overseas offices to deliver VAT advice in respect of global jurisdictions will be part of your responsibilities. You will also prepare for the potential introduction of VAT in the different countries and to discuss with clients how this may impact them as well as work with internal teams to provide indirect tax expertise for audit and transaction projects.

Skills and attributes for success

You must be able to build strong client relationships & excellently communicate in a range of situations in both written and oral English. You should also be able to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwards. You are expected to be a client focused and commercially aware team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels. You must also possess project management skills, plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget. You should also be able to solve problems creatively and pragmatically.

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in economics, finance, tax or accounting
• At least three years of relevant experience as Indirect Tax professional
• Experience working for a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred. However, we will consider candidates with from law firms or with relevant industry experience
• Customs duty advisory experience is preferable, but we will also consider candidates with VAT/GST advisory experience

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.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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