International Tax Advisory - Consultant / Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager

Job description
International Tax and Transaction Services - Assistant Manager, Kuwait
Our globally coordinated tax professionals offer connected services across all tax disciplines to help our clients thrive in an era of rapid change. We combine our exceptional knowledge and experience with the people and technology platforms that make us an ideal partner for all their tax-related needs. In Tax, we equip clients to make better business decisions by bringing insights to the forefront. We help companies understand the tax policies and tax laws of governments around the world to plan and comply accordingly.
Our teams leverage transformative technologies to deliver strategy and execution, from tax and regulatory obligations to operations and workforce management, to reduce risk and drive sustainable value. Tax has six sub-service lines which cover a wide range of issues:
Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax and Transaction Services, and People Advisory Services.
Are you committed, thorough, and outgoing - and do you have a good understanding of business and experience in international tax? If so, please read on.
The opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Tax professional to join a growing team in an emerging market. As an International Tax Senior, your primary focus will be advising global companies on the various regional and international tax implications of their operations. With so many offerings, you will have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring, and formal learning. Our Tax service line in MENA is experiencing a period of significant growth, so now is an excellent time to join.
Your key responsibilities
Participate in the successful delivery of international tax engagements and assist managers or above with identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
Contribute to building and maintaining client relationships by delivering exceptional client service and collaborating with a team of International Tax professionals across the MENA region and globally.
Work as part of a multi-jurisdictional/disciplinary team within tax and across other service lines, including working with colleagues from Transfer Pricing, Transaction Tax, Indirect Tax, and People Advisory Services.
Assist in managing engagement economics by suggesting engagement budgets, tracking fees, and communicating issues to project managers.
Build internal relationships within the international tax team and across other service lines and coach more junior staff through delegation and on-the-job training.
Take ownership of continuous technical knowledge development through on-the-job learning and self-development.
Skills and attributes for success
If you are client-driven, strategically and commercially aware, an excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral, enthusiastic with a flexible attitude to work, a strong motivator, and interested in developing a career in international tax, you will be perfect for the role.
To qualify for the role you must have
Bachelor's Degree in Tax, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
A minimum of 4 years of relevant Tax experience, in either business or industry.
Prior exposure to international taxation with focus on inbound and outbound investments.
Strong organizational, project delivery, analytical, and verbal/written communication skills.
Proven track record with a leading professional services firm.
Experience of delivering on international tax projects and on-the-job coaching of more junior team members.
Ideally, you'll also have
An approved professional qualification or equivalent (e.g. ADIT / ATT / ACCA / CPA / ACA / CA / LLB or MBA, or MA, MSc or PhD in Tax, Economics, Accounting, or Finance).
Proficiency in Arabic language.
What we look for
You'll proactively maintain your technical knowledge by keeping abreast of global developments in the international tax landscape so that you can better advise our clients. In return, we'll provide investment in the right sort of training and offer you the opportunities on projects and assignments that will develop and challenge you.
The types of projects you'll contribute towards may include:

Expansion into new markets.
Group structure reorganization and/or rationalization.
Review of operating model including permanent establishment risk, withholding taxes, transfer pricing, etc.
Review of holding structure, capital structure, and financing arrangements.
Review of IP structure.
BEPS risk assessments.
Whatever the projects and assignments you work on, you can be confident that you're contributing towards helping our clients to develop and execute their international tax strategy, ensuring technical excellence and providing the highest levels of client service.
What we offer
We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

Continuous learning:


You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
Success as defined by you:


We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
Transformative leadership:


We'll give you the insights, coaching, and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
Diverse and inclusive culture:


You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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