International Tax Manager

Job description / Role

International Tax Manager - Doha

As an International Tax Manager, your primary focus will be advising Qatari companies on the various regional and international tax implications of their operations. You'll demonstrate an understanding of increasingly complex tax concepts and effectively apply your tax knowledge to client situations, developing and delivering innovative tax planning ideas with timely, responsive services and work products that meet and/or exceed client expectations. You'll also thoroughly and accurately analyze information and prepare practical and creative approaches tailored to a client's tax situation, arriving at appropriate conclusions. As a manager, you'll take the lead in developing recommendations and implementation plans, and making informed decisions in complex areas. Your remit will include managing the work of client service team members and staff and participating in and contributing to the achievement of team goals. You'll also identify and sell opportunities for tax planning and other special services.

Client responsibilities

Participate in international tax engagements
Assist partners with generating new business opportunities and building client networks and relationships
Understand our service offerings and actively identify opportunities to serve clients better
Assist in managing engagement economics by organizing staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders
Build strong internal relationships within the international tax team and across other services

People responsibilities

Help people to develop through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring staff
Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff
Contribute to people initiatives, including recruiting, retaining and training international tax professionals
Maintain an educational program to develop personal skills on an ongoing basis
Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures

Requirements

Technical skills requirements

Excellent communication and business development skills
Excellent verbal and written English language skills
Must have a taxation degree (an advanced degree in tax or law is highly desirable)
CTA qualified
A minimum of four (with a master's degree) or five years (with a bachelor's degree) of relevant tax experience, or equivalent experience in business or industry
Relevant consulting experience within a mature market is highly desirable
Broad exposure to international taxation
Strong managerial, organizational, project management, analytical and verbal/written communication skills

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.