International Tax Advisory - Senior Manager / Director - United Arab Emirates

EY; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is looking for a Senior Manager in International Tax to manage complex advisory engagements and cultivate client relationships. Candidates should possess over 8 years of international tax experience, strong communication skills, and relevant qualifications. Fluency in Arabic is a plus. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on client success and personal growth.

Benefits

Flexible environment

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 8+ years of client-facing international tax advisory experience.
• Broad exposure to international taxation focused on inbound and outbound investments.
• Experience managing a team and mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage technically complex international tax engagements.
• Assist directors and partners with generating new business opportunities.
• Deliver internal training and develop precedents.

Skills

Client-driven approach

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Technical knowledge on international tax

Ability to manage teams

Education

Relevant Bachelor's degree (Tax, Economics, Accounting, or Finance)

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

Relevant Master's degree (acceptable alternative)

Job description

Overview

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

We have an exciting opportunity to join our International Tax & Transaction Services (ITTS) practice as a Senior Manager, where you will advise clients on the regional and international tax implications of their operations in line with 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 other relevant matters.

Your key responsibilities

You will manage the delivery of technically complex international tax engagements, ensuring technical and practical excellence to maximize client service quality. You will assist directors and partners with generating new business opportunities by building and maintaining new and existing client relationships.

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

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 strong technical knowledge and subject matter expertise on international tax topics, as well as a keen understanding of the tax laws and codes of the jurisdictions you work with.

Qualifications & Experience

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree focused on Tax, Economics, Accounting, or Finance in addition to an approved professional qualification such as ADIT, ATT, ACCA, CPA, CA, or LLB. Alternatively, a relevant Master’s degree is also acceptable.
• 8 years or more of relevant, client-facing international tax advisory experience.
• Broad exposure to international taxation with focus on inbound and outbound investments.
• Strong managerial, 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

• Advanced knowledge or specialization in a particular area of international tax.
• Fluency in Arabic, both written and spoken.

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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