Tax - ITTS - Transfer Pricing - Senior Manager

Ernst & Young AE; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernst & Young AE is seeking experienced transfer pricing professionals in Dubai to lead engagements, translate data into actionable insights, and build strong client relationships across industries. The role emphasizes high-quality tax planning and collaboration with global teams.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in TP, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication. Arabic language proficiency is a plus, with a fast-paced professional services environment offering growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with strong analytical ability.
• Master's degree or professional certifications (CPA, CFA, CMA) preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in Arabic is a plus.
• Experience in transfer pricing and professional services required.

Responsibilities

• Lead transfer pricing engagements and build client relationships across industries.
• Translate data into insights and support high-quality tax planning services.

Skills

Transfer pricing concepts

Economic/financial knowledge

Documentation and defense in audits

Financial modelling of outcomes and IP

Cross-border collaboration

Excellent verbal and written skills

Ability to manage fast-paced workloads

Arabic proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Management, Policy Analysis or related

Master's degree, law degree, CPA, CFA, CMA or equivalent

Job description

The opportunity

Transfer pricing is rapidly evolving due to changing regulations and EY is at the forefront of advising global clients Whether you re experienced industry-focused or newly graduated with strong analytical skills you ll have the chance to work on high-impact projects and grow your career in a leading environment

Your key responsibilities

• You ll play a key role throughout the project lifecycle translating data into insights and building strong client relationships across industries


• You ll also lead multiple transfer pricing engagements and contribute to high-quality tax planning services

Skills and attributes for success

• Applying complex transfer pricing concepts and economic financial knowledge to resolve client challenges


• Providing a fully integrated approach to transfer pricing by preparing documents and assisting in defending transfer pricing in audits supplying innovative transfer pricing and economic ideas alongside responsive services and work products


• Modelling financial outcomes valuing intangible assets and developing practical planning approaches


• Coordinating work with other client service colleagues globally to drive collaboration

• A bachelor s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Management, Policy Analysis or another relevant discipline and a minimum of 7+ years of related work experience


• A master s, law degree, CPA, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), American Society of Appraiser's Business Valuation Certification or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• The ability to work at a fast-pace, often with shifting responsibilities


• Ideally, you ll also haveProficiency in Arabic


• A consistent record of excellence in a professional services environment


• Existing transfer pricing experience

We re interested in experienced tax professionals with a collaborative, client-focused approach to work. You ll need strong communication skills, and the ability to effectively prioritize when working with multiple clients and engagement teams. If you re a naturally curious problem solver with confidence to get involved and support colleagues and clients across the business, this role is for you.