Tax Professional with a Passion for Excellence

We are seeking a seasoned consultant to join our team in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Our professionals have extensive tax expertise and are equipped with the latest tax technology.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are enthusiastic about tax, open to new ideas, and dedicated to delivering exceptional client service. You will work with talented teams on large complex and challenging projects within various sectors.

• Proposal Development: Participate in preparing proposals for clients, including writing and coordinating with other colleagues.
• Engagement Coordination: Coordinate with other offices in multi-jurisdictional engagements and review inputs from such offices.
• Risk Management: Ensure that risk processes are adhered to at all times; consult internally and with the risk team for deviations from standard engagement and client processes.
• Client Relationship Building: Build and sustain relationships with the client management team for the benefit of the firm and act as an ambassador and role model for the firm.
• Role Modeling: Act as a role model with colleagues and clients by living the values of the Firm.
• Prioritization: Manage multiple priorities for a variety of stakeholders both internal and external.
• Risk Identification: Identify and manage risks to ensure the Firm's risk management frameworks are implemented appropriately and effectively.
• Solution Design: Show real interest and desire to understand clients, market features, and technical aspects while providing input into designing/implementing solutions alongside senior colleagues.
• Professional Development: Identify areas for development and proactively seek opportunities for greater responsibility to increase skill set and build on existing strengths.
• Team Collaboration: Create a visible presence within KPMG and the external market, increasing interactivity across teams and with clients.

• At least 3-4 years of experience in Indirect Tax, more specifically Value Added Tax (VAT) in the GCC region.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields with strong academic background.
• Strong academic background with ADIT/Accounting, ACA, CPA, ACCA, Masters in Taxation, or Legal qualification or similar professional qualification.
• Knowledge and experience in Indirect Tax, including VAT compliances, VAT advisory, VAT audit/assessments, tax due diligences, etc. Experience in Excise and Customs duty is an added advantage.
• Basic knowledge of tax accounting, business development, client relationship, and client management.
• Strong risk management knowledge and application, including documentation, ability to escalate issues quickly to risk management specialists for resolution, incorporating risk management into the work environment such that it is a part of the inherent process of engagement delivery.
• Practice management skills, including debtors, timesheets, billing, follow-up on recovery with clients.
• Excellent in professional report writing skills, including ability to write simple tax reports and opinions.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining lasting internal and external relationships.
• Strong numerical, analytical, strategic thinking, and project management skills.
• Highly motivated, achievement-oriented, committed, self-starter, and ability to prioritize work/cope with changing priorities while working independently and with a team.
• Personal drive and integrity to deliver results within tight deadlines.
• Commitment to high quality standards and a detail-oriented approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Analytical, critical thinking; excellent in written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent English – Verbal & written, Arabic and other language skills are an added advantage.