Senior Tax Consultant

Job Opportunity: Senior Tax Consultant

We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Consultant to join our team. As a key member of our indirect tax practice, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality services to clients.

• Prepare proposals for clients and coordinate with other colleagues.
• Coordinate with other offices in multi-jurisdictional engagements and review inputs from such offices.
• Ensure that risk processes are adhered to at all times and consult internally and with the risk team for deviations from standard engagement and client processes.
• Build and sustain relationships with client management teams for the benefit of the firm 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 a variety of stakeholders both internal and external.
• Identify and manage risks to ensure the Firm's risk management frameworks are implemented appropriately and effectively.
• Show real 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.
• Create a visible presence within KPMG and the external market, increasing interactivity across teams and with clients.

We are looking for individuals with the following skills and qualifications:

• 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 is 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 are 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.

We offer a competitive compensation package and excellent career growth opportunities.

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