Senior Consultant | Corporate & International Tax | Direct Tax

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About the Direct Tax Service Line

The Direct Tax team provides comprehensive corporate and international tax advisory, compliance, and planning services. We help businesses navigate complex regulations, structure transactions for optimal tax outcomes, and manage risks through tailored strategies. Leveraging global expertise, we deliver practical solutions for accurate reporting, efficient tax planning, and sustainable growth.

As a Senior Consultant some of your responsibilities will include:

Corporate Tax:

• Assisting the management in the interpretation of the CT Act, planning and restructuring
• Overseeing the verification of assessments, statements of account and surcharge notices for accuracy and highlighting any anomalies
• Liaising with authorities regarding tax and social security queries and responding in an efficient and timely manner, developing knowledge over time and increasing confidence to deal with more complex issues
• Acting as an ambassador of the firm, building relationships and promoting the firm at every opportunity to facilitate new business opportunities
• Co-ordinating with other colleagues locally and globally to deliver international taxation engagements
• Consulting with the Partner and management on technical and risk matters

M&A and International Tax

• Providing innovative tax planning consulting, and compliance expertise to client's while managing to budget
• Working closely with our transaction services colleagues, focusing on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, and other transaction related activities
• Performing analysis of a client’s tax attributes surrounding certain business events including tax basis of assets and stock, tax accounting for M&A driven transaction costs and corporate earnings and profits
• Monitoring client WIP and ensuring a positive contribution is made to departmental billings
• Co-ordinating with other colleagues locally and globally to deliver International and M&A Tax engagements
• Following risk management and compliance procedures and consulting with the management team on technical and risk matters
• Involving in researching tax issues, preparing written communication in a succinct and deal-driven manner, helping clients with responses to tax authorities, and assisting clients in strategizing on the tax aspects of the transactions

Think you've got what it takes to be a Senior Consultant? Like the color purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we're also hoping you can tick:

• 3+ years of related work experience in Corporate and International Tax
• Pursuit of a CTA, ACCA, CPA, or an equivalent professional qualification relevant to tax services is preferred
• Ability to be a team player but also have the confidence to work alone on small engagements and maintain a flexible, proactive approach
• Must demonstrate attention to detail to ensure work meets the firm’s ethical and professional standards
• Strong written and spoken English, Arabic speaking is advantageous
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites

Job Details

Preferred Candidate