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Role name and description: Tax Senior- Indirect taxation and Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist
Position Overview: We are looking for an expert Mergers and Acquisitions / Indirect Tax Advisor to enhance our Indirect Taxation team. The ideal candidate should possess in-depth knowledge of tax law, specializing in international tax strategies and cross-border deals. Responsibilities include guiding clients through the tax aspects of their business plans and M&A transactions, ensuring adherence to both local and global tax regulations, and crafting tax-efficient solutions. Applicants should be well-versed in international tax issues, including double taxation, cross-border tax, permanent establishment concerns, and withholding and indirect tax. Experience in tax due diligence and indirect tax advisory is essential, along with a solid track record in managing the tax elements of international M&A deals, optimizing tax structures, and identifying tax risks and opportunities. 
 

Role

Professional language: English

 

Qualification for the Role 

Master's Degree in Tax, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.    A professional qualification or equivalent in taxation/accounting is not a must but will be considered as an element of added value to the profile considered.  A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in indirect tax advisory, with a focus on M&A.   Broad exposure to indirect taxation.   Prior knowledge of UAE/GCC Indirect Taxation is not a must but will be considered as an element of added value to the profile considered.   Strong managerial, organisational, project management, analytical and verbal/written communication skills.    Proven track record with a leading professional services firm, preferably Big 4 or Big 6 or other top tier accounting firms. 
 

Key Responsibilities

Providing tax structuring and tax due diligence advice on a wide range of transactions.   Advising national and international clients on indirect tax.   Assisting with carrying out detailed technical research.   Understanding the client's business and helping to identify areas for the provision of tax and other services.   Ensuring that tax compliance requirements are met.   Carrying out or assisting with due diligences.   Lead & Implement Client’s engagements from start to finish (Planning, executing, directing, and completing project).  Strong experience in managing engagement economics and profitability.  The candidate should be responsible for onboarding the client as per the QRM requirements, preparation of proposals, price negotiation, budgeting etc.  Effective collaboration with the stakeholders located at EY UAE office and end customers. 
 

What we look for
You will support our UAE based Indirect Tax practice with the set-up of a dedicated team of professionals focused on the Indirect taxation, M&A tax, and international tax landscape.  
You will be required to 

proactively maintain your technical knowledge by keeping abreast of global developments in indirect tax landscape.  demonstrate ability to master different areas of taxation as relevant for the execution of our projects – as well as proficiently interact with other service providers and client’s key stakeholders.  demonstrate robust sector knowledge   support go-to-market as well as internal development activities and trainings. 

In return we will provide investment in the right sort of training and offer you the opportunities on projects and assignments that will develop and challenge you so that you are in the best place to develop your tax career.  
Whatever the projects and assignments you work on you can be confident that you are contributing towards helping our clients to develop and execute their indirect tax strategy ensuring technical excellence and providing the highest levels of client service. 
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 will be confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization. 

 

What we offer
At EY, you will have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all: 

Continuous learning: You will develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.  Success as defined by you: We will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.  Transformative leadership: We will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.  Diverse and inclusive culture: You will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. 

 

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