International Tax Advisory - Senior Consultant or Assistant Manager

International Tax Advisory - Senior Consultant or Assistant Manager Ernst & Young AE

Job Description

Our globally coordinated tax professionals offer connected services across all tax disciplines to help our clients thrive in an era of rapid change. We combine our exceptional knowledge and experience with the people and technology platforms that make us an ideal partner for all their tax-related needs. In Tax, we equip clients to make better business decisions by bringing insights to the forefront. We help companies understand the tax policies and tax laws of governments around the world to plan and comply accordingly.

Our teams leverage transformative technologies to deliver strategy and execution, from tax and regulatory obligations to operations and workforce management, to reduce risk and drive sustainable value. Tax has six sub-service lines which cover a wide range of issues: Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax and Transaction Services, and People Advisory Services.

The opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Tax professional to join a growing team in an emerging market. As an International Tax Senior, your primary focus will be advising global companies on the various regional and international tax implications of their operations. With many offerings, you will have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring, and formal learning. Our Tax service line in MENA is experiencing a period of significant growth, so now is an excellent time to join.

Your key responsibilities

1. Participate in the successful delivery of international tax engagements and assist managers or above with identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
2. Contribute to building and maintaining client relationships by delivering exceptional client service.
3. Collaborate with a team of International Tax professionals across the MENA region and globally.
4. Work as part of a multi-jurisdictional/disciplined team within tax and across other service lines.
5. Assist in managing engagement economics by suggesting engagement budgets, tracking fees, and communicating issues to project managers.
6. Build internal relationships within the international tax team and across other service lines.
7. Coach more junior staff through delegation and on-the-job training.
8. Take ownership of continuous technical knowledge development through on-the-job learning and self-development.

Skills and attributes for success

If you are client-driven, strategically and commercially aware, an excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral, enthusiastic with a flexible attitude to work, a strong motivator, and interested in developing a career in international tax, you will be perfect for the role.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor's Degree in Tax, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant Tax experience, in either business or industry.
• Prior exposure to international taxation with a focus on inbound and outbound investments.
• Strong organizational, project delivery, analytical, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Proven track record with a leading professional services firm.
• Experience of delivering on international tax projects and coaching of more junior team members.

Ideally, you'll also have

• An approved professional qualification or equivalent (e.g., ADIT / ATT / ACCA / CPA / ACA / CA / LLB or MBA, or MA, MSc or PhD in Tax, Economics, Accounting, or Finance).
• Proficiency in the Arabic language.

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.