Senior Consultant & Assistant Managers – Operational & Regulatory Tax – Financial Services

Job description / Role

Deliver on projects that navigate tax regulations and provides clients with pragmatic approaches to tax in their business. The team provides tax advice to banks, insurance companies, asset managers and governments who are tasked with implementation requirements of adopting tax regulations.

As a Senior, you will:

Contribute to a wide range of client engagements across the MENA region
Participate in research relating to the impact and implementation requirements of FATCA and OECD CRS and other tax information exchange initiatives
Work across service lines and build internal relationships within the Firm
Report to higher levels of management, who will expect you to anticipate and identify risks, and escalate any issues as appropriate
With guidance from partners, directors and senior managers, identify potential business opportunities for the business
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Client responsibilities

Contribute to the successful delivery of client engagements and ensure a high level of client service
Assist in the preparation of reports, workshop materials, alerts and advice
Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress
Develop robust and enduring working relationships with client personnel

People responsibilities

As an influential member of the team, help to create a positive learning culture, coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop
Build strong internal relationships within the tax team and across other service lines
Contribute to people-related initiatives and performance feedback for staff

Requirements

Experience in financial services and operational taxes is preferred but not essential
Ability to solve problems pragmatically and creatively
Professional accountancy qualification
Excellent written oral and written communication skills
Fluency in English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage

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.