Manager- Corporate Tax

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging workguided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversityare why our people love working at A&M. For details, please visit the company website:

The Team

A&Ms Tax practice is made up of experienced tax professionals dedicated to providing customized tax advice to clients and investors across a broad range of industries. Since the launch of the practice, the global tax team at A&M has enjoyed exponential growth. We are now over 1200 professionals across the globe, and we are now looking to further continue this growth in in the Middle East. The Middle East Tax Practice was established just over a year ago and is now a team of over 45 highly talented individuals from 17 different nationalities, making them not only highly skilled, but also truly diverse. We take a truly holistic approach to the market, offering expertise across a diverse range of servicesfrom Domestic and International Tax Services, Transfer Pricing, Tax Compliance Services, Global Transaction Tax, VAT Services, People Services and Tax Transformation. The Middle Easts tax landscape is dynamic, complex, and evolving at a rapid pace. presenting unique challenges for businesses trying to adapt and comply with an ever-growing set of regulations often with limited tools and resources. Thats why it is so important for business to have advisors they can trust.

How you will contribute?

We are looking for a Manager - Corporate Tax for our growing team to be based either in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. This role will give you unique career opportunities in one of the fastest growing tax practices. The successful candidate will manage a diverse portfolio of Corporate Tax and Tax Compliance services, ensuring compliance with Corporate Tax (CT) and related regulations. The role focuses on delivering high-quality solutions to national and international clients across industries.

The key responsibilities of the role are:

• Providing advice regarding complex tax technical issues in the Middle East;
• Leading with and preparing UAE CT compliance for the clients in your tax advisory portfolio (the role is expected to be approximately 50% consulting and 50% compliance);
• Joining clients on-site, ensuring the successful delivery of projects and hands-on involvement in providing solutions to clients direct tax challenges, both domestic and international;
• Be the key contact person managing client engagements, monitoring progress and ensuring agreed deadlines are met;
• Managing projects, including scheduling, budgeting and client communication;
• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax provisions and computations;
  • Undertaking technical research projects;
• Managing and mentoring junior team members, helping them to upskill both during engagements and in formal / informal trainings;
• Be a key member of business development and marketing initiatives; and
• Manage client proposals and pitches to identify opportunities and bring in new clients and engagements.

Qualifications

• A high-grade bachelors degree (or equivalent/higher) from an accredited top-tier university in tax law, tax economics, tax accounting, finance, business, economics, or a similar discipline is essential

• Chartered Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst, Chartered Tax Advisor, tax focused LLM, Advanced Diploma in International Taxation or a similar internationally recognized accounting, tax or finance qualification

• Minimum of 5-7 years of work experience in corporate tax and/or tax advisory in a Big 4 tax advisory and/or a boutique tax firm is essential, ideally some experience within the Middle East region

• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills;

• Strong communication, presentation, project management and business development skills;

• Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines;

• Analytical skills and precise working methods;

• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills;

• High motivation to learn and grow; and

• Fluency in English is essential. Arabic skills are preferable