Global Audit Recruitment are working with their client based in the Middle East (Saudi Arabia) to recruit for this high profile role of Tax Director / Partner
The role will include advising on and managing of international projects across various offices and supporting individual offices with respect to international tax planning issues. In addition, the tax director will be involved in and ideally independently the firms services in various markets in the region. Liaising with the firm’s international network is an essential part of the role. Given the high profile of the position, strongly motivated candidates with excellent people skills is a requirement.
Roles & Responsibilities
Have in-depth, first-hand experience in a wide range of industries.
Must be familiar with the tax consulting process and the professionalism necessary for the effective diagnosis, solution, development and implementation of clients' tax needs.
Concentrate efforts on a variety of international compliance, research, consulting and planning issues.
Advising multinational companies on the tax implications of their international operations as well as coordinating local tax laws with foreign tax laws to develop an optimal worldwide tax strategy.
Draft and assist in the delivery of proposals for engagements and are knowledgeable about the range of services offered by the firm.
Provide leadership in timely and quality delivery of services to exceed the expectations of our clients.
Responsibility for engagement budgeting, billing, management and scheduling.
Responsibility for the development and motivation of engagement staff and provide them with leadership, counseling and career guidance.
Develop and pursue creative strategies while using the latest technologies.
Responsibilities include oversee complex tax research projects for clients in diverse industries; participate in engagements requiring tax analysis for a variety of entities and their affiliates; research and analyze a wide range of tax issues such as deferred tax liability issues and tax implications of financing techniques.
You will have
Ten or more years of general tax experience, preferably with at least 5 years focused on international taxation. Experience with a Big 4 firm, or large corporate tax department of a multinational company is required.
Consulting and compliance experience is needed.
Experience with inbound and outbound international tax is preferred.
Excellent research skills and strong written and verbal communications skills required.
Excellent project management and presentation skills required.
Prior supervisory experience required.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other business related field.
Advanced degree such as MST, JD or LLM preferred. CPA/CA preferred.
Fluency in English and preferably Arabic.
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Global Tax Recruitment
Global Tax Recruitment a division of Global Audit Recruitment offer a more personalised, flexible and professional recruitment process for individuals wishing to move overseas.
We recruit for Audit, Accountancy, Tax, Advisory and HR.
Covering locations such as the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia, USA, Canada, Caribbean and Australasia, Global Audit is a niche agency, who use their extensive experience and unparalleled understanding of their target market to deliver a uniquely tailored service to both their candidates and clients.
