Job description

Tax | Business Tax – Manager

When you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. Looking for a rewarding career? Take a closer look at Deloitte & Touche ME. It has received numerous awards in the last few years which include Best Employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, and the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

Our region encompasses diverse tax laws and is part of what makes a career in tax with Deloitte & Touche Middle East a truly stimulating experience. With many corporations operating across several borders, your knowledge of tax will be key to making sure our clients stay on the right side of tax laws and minimize their tax costs. Your people skills will also be engaged as you form a close working relationship with clients, while your technical knowledge will be stretched as you develop expertise across the board in consulting, business, finance and law to craft commercially sound solutions. As you gain experience, you will do so with the full support of a firm that believes in helping you grow and providing you with the skills to succeed.

Our Purpose

Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most—for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.

Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

• Lead the way
• Serve with integrity
• Take care of each other
• Foster inclusion
• Collaborate for measurable impact

As a Business Tax Manager at Deloitte, you will lead a team in providing comprehensive tax advisory and compliance services to our clients. You will play a crucial role in managing client relationships, delivering exceptional client service, and leading projects to ensure tax compliance and optimize tax strategies. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a broad client base in various industries and a chance to contribute to a dynamic and growing tax practice.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Engagement and Relationship Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and provide tailored tax solutions.
• Lead client meetings and facilitate discussions to deliver valuable tax insights and strategies.

Tax Compliance and Advisory:

• Oversee the preparation and review of complex corporate tax returns to ensure compliance with local and international tax laws.
• Provide expert advice on a broad range of tax issues, including corporate tax advisory, restructuring, and mergers & acquisitions.

Research and Analysis:

• Stay abreast of developments in local and international tax legislation and assess their impact on client businesses.
• Analyze complex tax regulations to identify opportunities for tax planning and risk mitigation.

Leadership Capabilities:

• Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make
• Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities
• Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders
• Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people
• Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction

Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, ADIT, CPA etc.)
• 6+ years of general tax experience, preferably with at least five years focused on international, regional and national taxation.
• Experience with a Big 4 firm, law firm, or large corporate tax department of a multinational company is required.
• In-depth, first-hand experience of a wide range of industries　
• Significant experience in corporate tax, including advisory and compliance.
• Excellent research skills and strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking and Writing). Preference will be given to Bilingual candidates (Arabic/English)
• In-depth knowledge of tax and business laws and regulations.
• Excellent project management and presentation skills required.
• Prior supervisory experience required.
• Prior work experience and knowledge of Oman taxation will be an added advantage.