Grant Thornton Bahrain is expanding its Tax Advisory team and looking to hire candidates at the managerial level. As an integral member of the team, the candidate will be responsible for supporting the team in business development efforts and delivery of engagements. Offer advisory support on a broad range of tax-related compliance management.
Primary Duties
• Managing and coordinating business tax compliance management processes and tax advisory engagements
• Providing innovative tax-related planning (domestic and cross-border)
• Identifying risks, managing tax exposures, and mitigating tax risks by providing tax planning, structuring, and highlighting tax implications
• Recognizing and evaluating the materiality and significance of tax-related issues and recommending appropriate solutions to ensure compliance
• Improving processes by developing or implementing sustainable tax strategies
• Building relationships and interacting with clients to provide excellent planning, consulting, and expertise
• Informing management of changes in the tax environment, as well as the ramifications of tax legislation changes
Decision Making Authority
• In coordination with the Director and Partners
Supervisory Responsibility
• Develop budgets, determine resource requirements, and monitor engagements
• Projecting work fulfillment, delegating work effectively, and resolving related issues
Competencies/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Excellent numeric and analytical skills
• Result-driven and client focus
• Ability to meet client deadlines
• Ability to withstand work pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Qualifications
• Degree in accounting, finance, commerce, or related field
• Completed a professional qualification, such as CPA/ACCA/CA
• At least five years of professional experience in the taxation field
• Excellent knowledge of tax accounting, tax compliance, and all types of tax returns
• Good knowledge of business process
• Qualified applicants will be prioritized