International Tax Advisory - Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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

Job summary

A global advisory firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Consultant or Assistant Manager in International Tax Advisory. This role involves advising clients on international tax implications, managing complex engagements, and contributing to the practice development. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, relevant degree, and 4-6 years of experience in international tax. Fluency in Arabic is a plus.

Benefits

Future-focused skills development

World-class experiences

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of relevant, client-facing international tax advisory experience.
• Experience in managing a team and mentoring junior members.
• Fluency in Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing international tax engagements.
• Deliver internal training and develop best practices.
• Contribute to practice development and client service.

Skills

Client-driven approach

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Tax, Economics, Accounting, or Finance

Approved professional qualification (ADIT, ATT, ACCA, CPA, CA, LLB)

Job description

International Tax Advisory - Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Location: Dubai

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Requisition ID: 1660977

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The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to join our International Tax & Transaction Services (ITTS) practice as a Senior Consultant or Assistant Manager where you will have the chance to advise various clients on the regional and international tax implications of their operations in line with the relevant tax codes and jurisdictions. This is an advisory-focused role that specializes in international tax matters such as (but not limited to): permanent establishment, double taxation, cross-border treaties, tax structuring, corporate tax impact assessments, withholding tax, and any other relevant matters.

Your key responsibilities

You will spend your time assisting with and managing the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding international tax engagements, ensuring technical and practical excellence to maximize client service quality.

As part of a global entity, you can also expect to manage leads and opportunities from other areas of the tax practice and the wider EY network and help them do the same.

Moreover, you will be a core contributor to the development of the practice through initiatives such as delivering internal training, developing precedents, sharing knowhow, participating in team and firm events, giving internal and external presentations, and producing expert articles for publications.

Skills and attributes for success

We are looking for someone with a client-driven approach to work, strong commercial and strategic awareness, excellent communication skills, and the ability to motivate and encourage project teams.

You will also need to have strong technical knowledge and subject matter expertise on the various topics related to international tax in addition to a keen understanding of the tax laws and codes of the jurisdictions you are expected to work with.

Qualifications & Experience

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree focused on Tax, Economics, Accounting, or Finance, or related area.
• 4 to 6 years or more of relevant, client-facing international tax advisory experience.
• Broad exposure to international taxation with focus on inbound and outbound investments or other areas such as transaction tax or BEPS Pillar 2.
• Strong organizational, project management, analytical and verbal/written communication skills
• Experience of managing a team and/or mentoring and developing more junior team members

Ideally, you’ll also have

• An approved professional qualification such as ADIT, ATT, ACCA, CPA, CA, or LLB. Alternatively, a relevant Masters’ degree is also acceptable.
• Advanced knowledge or specialization in a particular area of international tax.
• Fluency in Arabic, both written and spoken. This is not required, but a plus.

What we look for

We are interested in aspiring legal professionals with an enthusiastic, flexible, and positive approach to work and challenges who are interested in building their career within a rapidly developing, fast-paced environment.

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. Learn more.

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

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