Manager - Direct Tax

MMJS Consulting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

MMJS Consulting is seeking a manager specializing in Direct Tax with a focus on UAE corporate tax to lead complex tax implementations. You will manage a team of consultants and drive proactive client-oriented service, while seeking new business opportunities.

Applicants should hold ACA/ACCA or equivalent certification, with 8+ years in tax consulting and a postgraduate finance/taxation degree being a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in tax consulting or related field.
• Experience leading teams of consultants.
• ACA/ACCA or equivalent professional tax certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical advice on UAE corporate tax implementations and related projects.
• Manage a team of junior and senior consultants.
• Identify new business opportunities and build client relationships.
• Provide guidance to clients on tax compliance and processes.
• Develop tax technology tools to improve function efficiency.
• Support international assignments and cross-border policy discussions.

Skills

8+ years professional experience

Team leadership

Education

Professional Tax Certification ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Postgraduate degree in finance/taxation (asset)

Job description

Job description

As a manager specializing in Direct Tax focusing on UAE corporate tax, you will provide competent technical advice with a high level of complexity for UAE corporate tax implementation and similar projects. You will manage a team of junior and senior consultants. You are expected to demonstrate a pro-active, client-oriented attitude and work towards identifying new business opportunities.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Deliver technical advice on complex tax matters and transactions;
• Assist clients in efficient implementation of UAE Corporate Tax specializing in the Financial Services Sector;
• Assist clients in implementing adequate and efficient processes and compliance frameworks for all types of tax requirements imposed to the financial institutions in UAE;
• Assist clients in obtaining clarifications on complex/ ambiguous tax matters;
• Provide tax compliance services;
• Help in developing tax technology tools to improve the operational effectiveness of our clients’ tax function and the efficient delivery of our tax technical services;
• Assist tax functions to transform themselves to cope with rapid regulatory and legislative changes and pressure to do more with less;
• Detect and develop new business opportunities;
• Build robust business relationships with client Senior Management;
• Be responsible for maintaining an excellent relationship with your clients;
• Act as first-line contact for a variety of financial services clients;
• Manage various projects and workflows thoroughly and accurately;
• Supervise and manage assignments by consultants and seniors in the group;
• Contribute actively to the development of client-oriented cross-border ideas and policies;
• Participate in and contribute to attaining team goals;
• Have the opportunity to go on assignments abroad and/ or accompany senior management on in-country visits to broaden your international network

Skills Required

• Professional Tax Certification including ACA, ACCA or equivalent
• At least 8 years of professional experience in the industry or as a consultant
• An additional postgraduate degree in finance/ taxation is an asset

Key Demographic Requirements

applicants must be:

• Basedin UAE
• Minimum Years of Experience: 8