MENA Tax Delivery - International Tax Advisory - Manager

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The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to join our International Tax & Transaction Services (ITTS) practice as a Manager to join our Karachi office, supporting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) market.

The role has a Transaction Tax Advisory (M&A) focus. In addition to helping clients understand and address the tax implications of the transactions that are strategically important to them such as acquisitions, disposals, refinancing, restructurings or initial public offerings. You will advise clients on the regional and international tax implications of their transactions and operations in line with the relevant tax codes and jurisdictions. This is an advisory-focused role that specializes in (international) tax matters such as (but not limited to): tax due diligence, permanent establishment, double taxation, cross-border treaties, tax structuring, corporate tax impact assessments, withholding tax, and any other relevant matters.

Your Key Responsibilities

You will spend your time assisting with the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding international and transaction tax engagements, ensuring technical and practical excellence to maximize client service quality.

As part of a global entity, you can also expect to manage leads and opportunities from other areas of the tax practice and the wider EY network and help them do the same.

Moreover, you will be a core contributor to the development of the practice through initiatives such as delivering internal training, developing precedents, sharing knowhow, participating in team and firm events, giving internal and external presentations, and producing expert articles for publications.

Skills And Attributes For Success

We are looking for someone with a client-driven approach to work, strong commercial and strategic awareness, excellent communication skills, and the ability to motivate and encourage project teams.

You will also need to have strong technical knowledge and subject matter expertise on the various topics related to international tax in addition to a keen understanding of the tax laws and codes of the jurisdictions you are expected to work with.

Qualifications & Experience

• A relevant bachelor’s degree focused on Tax, Economics, Accounting, or Finance, or other related area or completed an approved professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, CPA, ATT, ADIT or equivalent.
• 6 years or more of relevant, client-facing tax advisory experience.
• Strong managerial, organizational, project management, analytical and verbal/written communication skills
• Experience of managing a team and/or mentoring and developing more junior team members
  
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Broad exposure to transaction tax or international taxation with focus on inbound and outbound investments.
• Advanced knowledge or specialization in a particular area of international tax.
• Any experience with KSA tax regulations.
  
  

What We Look For

We are interested in aspiring legal professionals with an enthusiastic, flexible, and positive approach to work and challenges who are interested in building their career within a rapidly developing, fast-paced environment.

What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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