Tax Quality & Risk Leader

Ernst & Young AE; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernst & Young AE in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Quality & Risk professional to provide timely guidance on compliance matters and support governance across client engagements.

You will review engagement risk, develop processes, train staff, and lead change initiatives while collaborating with multiple teams. Arabic skills are a plus, with strong English proficiency and a solid regulatory understanding.

Qualifications

• University degree and/or professional qualification in legal and risk-management-related disciplines.
• 7+ years of related experience in quality, legal, compliance, risk management or internal audit.
• Strong command of English, both written and spoken.
• IT-literate and adaptable to new systems and tools.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and influence stakeholders.
• Resilience and integrity in challenging situations.
• Experience with regulatory environment awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate advice to client teams on quality compliance and risk-management matters.
• Review client and engagement acceptance assessments and collaborate toward approvals.
• Conduct periodic policy reviews and produce guidance on concerns.
• Create and develop processes governing quality and risk-management.
• Curate and deliver training to the business.
• Contract reviews from a risk perspective and support negotiations.
• Lead and manage short- and long-term projects on demand.
• Support change management initiatives and guide stakeholders through change.
• Pursue efficiencies in process design or redesign using technology and AI.
• Develop productive relationships with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Quality management

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

English proficiency

IT literacy

Power BI experience

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or professional qualification in legal/risk disciplines

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Ernst & Young AE in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Quality & Risk professional to provide timely guidance on compliance matters and support governance across client engagements.

You will review engagement risk, develop processes, train staff, and lead change initiatives while collaborating with multiple teams. Arabic skills are a plus, with strong English proficiency and a solid regulatory understanding.