Tax and Legal Services – Tax – ITS (Private Wealth and Family Office) – Senio[...]

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

International Tax Services

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 208,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,000 people across 12 countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Palestine, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.

We now have the region’s fastest-growing tax practice, with almost 800 staff. We have tax specialists in each of the 12 Middle East countries where PwC is located, and operate regionally, bringing the best local, commercial and specialist knowledge to our clients.

As a Senior Consultant in our International Private Wealth & Family Office practice, you will have the opportunity to help our clients adopt a more strategic approach to their wealth preservation and professionalization. We provide high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), entrepreneurs, family businesses, and family offices with expert advice, comprehensive resources, and personalized services to fulfil their specific aspirations. Our team focuses on three distinctive yet interlinked disciplines: (i) International wealth structuring, (ii) Ownership strategy and governance, and (iii) Family office advisory. This involves:

1. Navigating intergenerational wealth transfers.
2. Ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
3. Restructuring business and investment portfolios.
4. Conducting estate and succession planning.
5. Formulating ownership strategies and governance frameworks.
6. Establishing and/or optimizing family office operations.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future. It’s an exciting time to join our high-performing team. This role presents excellent opportunities for you to engage with a diverse portfolio of inspiring clients. You’ll have the chance to work autonomously and collaboratively across multiple projects and clients, while also benefiting from the support of our global tax network.

At PwC, our International Private Wealth; Family Office team is central to nurturing client relationships. By joining us, you’ll have the privilege of being mentored by industry specialists, gaining invaluable skills and experiences to evolve into a trusted advisor. We’re committed to delivering top-tier solutions and insights to our clients, and you’ll play a pivotal role in bringing the best of PwC to them.

The Successful Applicant will:

1. Currently be working in the Middle East (required) with experience in private client/wealth planning or related fields preferred.
2. Fluent in both Arabic and English (required).
3. Have a relevant professional qualification or an interest in completing (i.e. CA / CTA/ STEP).
4. Commercially minded with a strong interest in business development.

PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for a Senior Consultant include but are not limited to:

1. Conduct tax and regulatory research into industry and government developments as it relates to wealth planning opportunities and strive to maintain up-to-date tax and legal knowledge.
2. Supporting senior team members in all aspects of an engagement life cycle.
3. Drafting proposals and deliverables.
4. Carrying out all client onboarding formalities and data management.
5. Assist in effectively managing a client portfolio, ensuring deadlines and service standards are met.
6. Cultivating strong client relationships through effective communication as applicable.
7. Use feedback and reflection to develop self-awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.
8. Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
9. Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.
10. Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.
11. Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.
12. Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.
13. Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.
14. Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.
15. Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

Education

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Consolidated Tax Returns, Corporate Transactions, Creativity, Domestic Restructuring (Taxes), Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Post Deal Integration (Business Law), Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA), Self-Awareness, Tax and Finance Integration, Taxes, Tax Modeling, Tax Provisions, Tax Restructuring, Tax Structures.

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

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Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

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Government Clearance Required?

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Job Posting End Date

January 31, 2025

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