Tax Policy - Senior Consultant - Dubai

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Tax Policy team, part of ITTS, to work on complex engagements and drive growth. The role focuses on supporting governments and policy makers to strengthen tax policies and translate policy outcomes into practical client recommendations.

You’ll collaborate with legal, finance, economics and public policy teams and present insights clearly to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Ability to build strong client relationships and communicate effectively in English (written and oral).
• Identify areas of risk, conduct reviews and escalate as needed.
• Client-focused, commercially aware, and capable of working with senior stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills: planning, prioritising, budgeting and meeting deadlines.
• Creative and pragmatic problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance on tax policy development referencing best practice and global trends.
• Support tax and revenue administrations in implementing tax and revenue policies.
• Assist governments with strategy and engagement on international tax initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Prepare and present insights clearly and persuasively.

Job description

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The opportunity

EY is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Tax Policy team, which is part of our International Tax & Transaction Services (ITTS) practice, where you will work on complex engagements and play a key role in driving the growth of our business.

This role will focus on supporting governments and policy makers in strengthening their tax policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tax law and policy analysis, with the ability to translate desired policy outcomes into practical recommendations for clients.

Your key responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance on the development of tax policy, by reference to best practice and regulatory trends internationally.
• Support tax and revenue administrations in effectively implementing tax and revenue policies.
• Support governments with their strategy and engagement on international tax initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (legal, finance, economics, public policy) to deliver integrated solutions.
• Prepare and present insights in a clear and compelling manner.

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.

To qualify for the role

• A degree in economics, finance, tax or accounting
• At least four years of relevant experience as Tax professional
• Experience working for a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred. However, we will consider candidates from governmental entities, or international firms.
• Strong knowledge of domestic and international tax rules and tax authority practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and interact with senior stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, including drafting technical memos and policy papers.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience engaging with tax authorities, regulators, and industry bodies.
• Familiarity with OECD BEPS, Pillar One and Two, and global minimum tax frameworks.
• Client-facing experience in advising multinational corporations.

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. Learn more .

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