Overview
Associate Director-MA and International Tax Jobs in Dubai, UAE at KPMG Lower Gulf Limited
Department: Tax
Designation: Director
Reports to: Functionally to Partner; may be independently responsible for clients and projects
Typical Experience/
Qualifications:
Accounting (CA, ACCA, CPA) or Legal qualification, with at least 12 to 14 years of international corporate tax consulting experience
Job
Role and Responsibilities:
Takes independent responsibility for a part of the practice, consulting with the Partner on key issues, clients, and decisions
Understands the economic and fiscal situation of the market globally, regionally, and locally to partner with clients and identify business opportunities
Actively undertakes business development with existing and potential clients to generate projects and revenue for the tax practice
Prepares and participates in proposals for tax projects, including strategy development, pricing, and client interaction
Delivers high-quality tax engagements that satisfy client requirements and match KPMG quality standards
Maintains ongoing relationships with a portfolio of clients, including CFOs and Heads of Tax
Coordinates with other offices in multi-office engagements to ensure high-quality deliverables
Ensures adherence to risk processes and consults with the risk team for deviations
Maintains practice management, including timely submission of timesheets, client files, and engagement documentation
Participates actively in the annual QPR process
Involved in budgeting and business plan development for the practice
Assists in recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of team members
Manages teams effectively, including delegation, review, training, and feedback
Ensures completion of the performance management cycle for team members
Participates in developing and implementing training plans for team members
Acts as a mentor for team members, offering guidance and counseling
Communicates regularly with the partner on client, people, risk, and practice management aspects
Relevant skills and behaviors:
Core and technical skills
Extensive knowledge and experience in international corporate tax, including holding structures, tax treaty networks, and tax risk management
Experience in M&A tax, including tax due diligence and structuring for acquisitions
Practical knowledge of tax accounting, transfer pricing, and related principles
Basic awareness of VAT and other tax matters
Strong business development and client management skills
Ability to identify targets and implement plans for revenue generation
Strong risk management knowledge and application
Practice management skills, including knowledge of financials and key performance indicators
Strong report writing and presentation skills
Project management skills, coordinating with multiple teams across jurisdictions
Person Specifications
Good academic record
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Good interpersonal and teamwork skills with leadership qualities
Linguistic Skills
Fluent English (verbal and written);
Arabic skills are an advantage
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Title: Associate Director-MA and International Tax
Company: KPMG Lower Gulf Limited
Location: Dubai, UAE
Category: Finance & Banking (Corporate Finance), Management
