Global Compliance and Reporting Consultant

Job description / Role

As a Consultant, your primary focus will be to assist the Corporate Secretarial Support Services team to advise global companies on the various regional regulatory implications of their operations, as well as to assist in the implementation of company structures and corporate amendments.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with the coordination and delivery of consulting services, which shall include but is not limited to:
• Preparing client proposals and deliverables;
• Assist senior colleagues with research and preparation of advice;
• Direct contact with client representatives, including convening conference calls and meetings as and when required; and
• Coordination with EY offices, both regionally and globally.

Assist with the coordination and delivery of company secretarial support services, which shall include but is not limited to:
• Support senior colleagues with the establishment of new entities across the UAE, both mainland and free zone. Such assistance will include direct contact with relevant governmental authorities. The Consultant should be able to demonstrate confidence and have a pro-active approach in liaising with such authorities;
• Review of documents prepared by clients for corporate registration;
• Preparation of requirements and documentation to file corporate amendments; and
• Assist to ensure statutory compliance deadlines are met.
• Continuously update knowledge regarding amendments to local and free zone corporate laws and regulations, industry changes, trends and best practices, and
• Understand EY’s protocols and policy for engagements and client interaction and ensure they are followed.

Other Requirements

Team Player
• Team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels, both externally and internally.
• Volunteers to help others when needed.
• Works in a cooperative, respectful manner with colleagues, clients and wider community.

Proactive, Positive Attitude and Qualitative Approach
• Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy, able to work well under pressure.
• Possesses a high level of drive, enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
• Enhances EY’s reputation through the quality of work, knowledge and experience.
• Upholds a qualitative approach in line with EY’s core values (customer focused, ethical, innovative, competent & intelligent, collaborative and accountable).
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to plan and prioritise work.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, taking responsibility for their completion and maintaining quality throughout.
• Excellent risk awareness skills.

Displays Confidence and Professionalism
• Projects self-assurance and confidence while remaining professional.
• Promotes or asserts positions and ideas with confidence and enthusiasm.
• Takes personal responsibility and proactively addresses issues.

Communicates Effectively
• Communicates effectively to engage with and to satisfy the needs, interests and concerns of key stakeholders/

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Business or Accounting or Finance (or equivalent)

Work Experience and Skills

Minimum:
• 1 to 2 years’ of relevant experience;
• Fluent in English (written and spoken);
• Proven IT skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
• Strong analytical skills; and
• Willing to travel within the UAE when required.

Preferred:
• Arabic speaker;
• ICSA qualified (or equivalent); and

Exposure to international tax laws and regulations; knowledge of GCC market desirable but not

About the Company

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

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The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region