Tax Expert

At ACCA Careers, we're seeking a talented Tax Expert to join our team in the rapidly expanding Indirect Tax practice. Our professionals have extensive tax insight and are equipped with the latest tax technology.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are enthusiastic about tax, open to new thoughts, and dedicated to delivering exceptional client service. As a VAT Specialist, you will work with high-performing teams on complex projects within the private and public sectors.

• Prepare proposals for clients, including writing and coordinating with other colleagues.
• Coordinate with KPMG offices in multi-jurisdictional engagements and review inputs from such offices.
• Evaluate risk processes and consult internally and with the risk team for deviations from standard engagement and client processes.
• Build lasting relationships with client management teams and act as an ambassador and role model for the firm.
• Act as a role model with colleagues and clients by living the values of the Firm.
• Manage multiple priorities for various stakeholders both internal and external.
• Identify and manage risks to ensure the Firm's risk management frameworks are implemented appropriately and effectively.
• Show genuine interest and desire to understand clients, market features, and technical aspects while providing input into designing/implementing solutions alongside senior colleagues.
• Identify areas for development and proactively seek opportunities for greater responsibility to increase skill set and build on existing strengths.
• Enhance KPMG's reputation in the market by delivering high-quality engagement work and project management, showing high attention to detail, and always managing risk.

Core and Technical Skills

• 3-4 years of experience in Indirect Tax, 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 preferred.
• 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.
• Practice management skills, including debtors, timesheets, billing, follow-up on recovery with clients.
• Excellent 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 written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent English – Verbal & written, Arabic and other language skills are an added advantage.

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