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Location

Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom

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Job description

The role:

Support tax-related matters and controversies for a diverse portfolio of Multinational Enterprises (MNEs), focusing on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) tax legislation, particularly in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This role entails managing routine tax inquiries and engaging in specific client projects such as tax planning, advisory on tax structures, tax health checks/reviews, and more. Additionally, responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Tax/ESR/CbCR/FATCA/CRS regulations to assist clients with their GCC tax compliance requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough tax research and analyze client tax matters regarding Value Added Tax (VAT), Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Customs duties, Transfer pricing, and Excise, adhering to GCC laws and regulations.
• Review client financial data and draft responses to tax queries for review by Counsel/Senior Counsel/Partner.
• Participate in tax planning/advisory and contribute to tax modeling for M&A and other significant corporate transactions, including planning and execution.
• Prepare tax memoranda, reports, opinions, and clarification/ruling requests for review by Counsel/Senior Counsel/Partner.
• Manage Tax and Economic Substance compliance tasks, ensuring compliance with governmental regulations throughout the process.
• Assist with tax accounting and audits by tax authorities, including voluntary disclosures. Guide junior associates efficiently in tax health checks, reviews, and audits.
• Provide support in litigation matters and communication with tax authorities as necessary.
• Collaborate with Seniors in managing client relationships and delivering agreed-upon outcomes within deadlines.
• Schedule, plan, and prioritize tasks to achieve team goals.
• Assist Counsel/Senior Counsel/Partner in servicing clients, supervising junior associates/interns.
• Ensure completeness of client files with relevant documentation.
• Assume responsibility for all client matters as instructed.
• Adhere to budget and time constraints, escalating issues to Counsel/Senior Counsel/Partner when necessary.
• Prepare engagement letters and client acceptance documents.
• Proactively update technical knowledge and comply with company procedures, processes, and policies.
• Conduct training sessions and participate in the company’s Learning and Development initiatives occasionally.
• May require travel.

Skills and Attributes:

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Tax Consultant in tax advisory or accounting, preferably in a top-tier international law firm or Big 4.
• Bachelor's degree in law, accounting, economics, or business, or a professional degree (e.g., CA, ACCA, CTA), or equivalent work experience, with a track record of excellence.
• Proficient in MS Office 365 and Apple software.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and motivate self and others.
• Professional, reliable, proactive, and flexible.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with creative problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, capable of collaborating with team members, clients, and other advisors.
• Upholds the highest standards of integrity, business controls, and practices.

Andrew Vinell Tax Recruitment Ltd is a boutique tax recruitment consultancy servicing all areas of tax. With over twenty years of experience in the tax world, we are well placed to service all your recruitment needs. 

Andrew’s knowledge of the tax industry, having worked in practice at KPMG and EY and in-house at Saathi & Saatchi, gives him the cutting edge when it comes to identifying top talent and servicing client needs. Andrew is tenacious and driven when it comes to making connections which has led to him placing numerous tax professionals at all levels not only across the UK but in Europe and The Middle East. 

Andrew continues to grow his company on the vision of providing the highest quality service possible, tailoring to, and delivering exactly what clients need, as well as finding and securing fantastic roles for our truly exceptional candidates.

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+44 (0)20 3926 7603

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