International Tax Advisory - Wealth and Asset Management - United Arab Emirates

12d ago

Job
Full-time
Mid & Senior Level
Legal
Accounting & Tax
Dubai

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You must have a relevant Bachelor's degree, 4-5 years of international tax experience in a Big 4, strong analytical skills, and preferably Arabic proficiency and UAE Corporate Tax knowledge.
You will deliver international tax services, build client relationships, manage projects, and advise on fund structures while enhancing your technical knowledge and coaching junior staff.

Requirements

To qualify for the role you must have:
Bachelor's Degree in Tax, Economics, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
LLM / MA / MSc / MBA / PhD in a taxation related field, or a professional tax qualification.
A minimum of 4 to 5 years of relevant Tax experience, out of which at least 3 years in a Big 4 consultancy firm (or equivalent).
Tax experienced that is focused on international taxation, with an emphasis on inbound and outbound investments and tax structuring.
Prior experience working with global and international clients.
Prior exposure to the professional asset management industry in an advisory capacity (i.e. not purely limited to tax compliance or reporting).
Strong organisational, 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:
Proficiency in the Arabic language both written and spoken.
1 to 2 years in industry (i.e., tax manager or equivalent position in a global / regional asset management firm or large-sized family office) will be regarded as an element of added value to the profile considered.
Experience working at a dedicated Financial Services Organization tax team (or Wealth and Asset Management tax team) will be regarded as an element of added value.
Prior knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax is a plus.

Responsibilities

You will be participating in the successful delivery of international tax engagements and assisting managers or above with identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
You will contribute to building and maintaining client relationships by delivering exceptional client service and collaborate with a team of International Tax professionals across the MENA region and globally to combine diverse cross-border experience with local tax knowledge across a broad spectrum of industries.
You will 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, People Consulting etc.) in terms of pursuing, and delivering engagements and assist in managing engagement economics by suggesting engagement budget, tracking fees and communicating issues to project managers.
You will be building internal relationships within international tax team and across other service lines and coaching more junior staff through delegation and on the job training whilst taking ownership of continuous technical knowledge development through on the job learning and self-development.
You will be required to proactively maintain your technical knowledge by keeping abreast of global developments in international tax landscape so that you can better advise our clients.
You will demonstrate ability to master different areas of taxation (direct / indirect) as relevant for the execution of our projects – as well as proficiently interact with other service providers and client’s key stakeholders.
You will demonstrate industry knowledge and understanding of key structures, operational models adopted by professional operators in the Fund and Wealth and Asset Management space.
You will support go-to-market as well as internal development activities and trainings.
The types of projects you’ll contribute towards may include:
Set-up and/or re-organization of Fund / Investment management structures in the UAE or wider MENA region.
Group structure reorganization and / or rationalisation.
Review of operating models and agreements from a tax standpoint (Investment Management Agreements, Investment Advisory Agreements, Private Placement Memoranda, Limited Partnership Agreements, etc.) that are commonly encountered in the industry when approaching tax set-up / re-organization projects.
Agency Permanent Establishment risk assessment and application of specific exemptions for the professional fund / investment advisory sector (Investment Manager exemption rules).
Review of holding structure, capital structure and financing arrangements.
Development of tax risk management guidelines and review of governance structures from a tax standpoint.
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.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the International Tax Advisory role?

The primary focus is advising global companies on regional and international tax implications of their operations.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Tax, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with an LLM/MA/MSc/MBA/PhD in a taxation-related field or a professional tax qualification.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

A minimum of 4 to 5 years of relevant tax experience is required, with at least 3 years in a Big 4 consultancy firm or equivalent.

Is prior experience in the asset management industry required?

Yes, prior exposure to the professional asset management industry in an advisory capacity is preferred.

Are there opportunities for career development in this role?

Yes, the role offers opportunities to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring, and formal learning.

What language proficiency is ideally required for this position?

Proficiency in the Arabic language, both written and spoken, is ideally required.

What types of projects will be worked on in this role?

Projects may include setting up or reorganizing fund/investment management structures, reviewing operating models, and assessing agency permanent establishment risks.

What is the work culture like in this organization?

The organization promotes a diverse and inclusive culture where individuals are embraced for who they are and empowered to use their voices.

Is continuous learning encouraged in this position?

Yes, continuous learning is encouraged, and the company provides the tools and flexibility to develop the necessary mindset and skills.

Does this role require client interaction?

Yes, the role involves building and maintaining client relationships by delivering exceptional client service.

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