Global Trade Consultant - Saudi Arabia jobs at Ey in Saudi Arabia, Jeddah

Your key responsibilities

You will combine strong technical skills with practical commercial, legislative, and industry knowledge to assist in providing tax services. You will help manage our clients’ compliance and reporting needs. You will establish, maintain, and strengthen valued internal and external relationships and ensure that the services delivered to clients are of the highest quality.

You will assist in the day-to-day management of client engagements, monitor progress and deliverables, put in place the necessary standardized processes, anticipate and identify risks, escalate issues as appropriate, and support performance-improvement solutions. You will work with high-performing teams and contribute to a positive learning culture, supporting junior team members in their development. You will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to our Tax Quality guidelines.

Skills and attributes for success

If you are an excellent communicator and detail-oriented professional with a strong track record of teamwork who is comfortable working across borders with a wide network of people and with large amounts of data, you will be perfect for the role.

Qualification and Experience

• A bachelor's degree with strong academic credentials in accounting, business, finance, taxation, or any related essential fields.
• MBA, master’s or another related advanced degree and/or professional qualifications e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT, or equivalent qualification.
• A very strong knowledge and minimum of 1-2 years of experience in domestic and international tax rules/regulations, developments, etc., ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment. A strong background in tax accounting and tax auditing, ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment.

Ideally, you will also

• Have experience of dealing with multinational clients and the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. In-depth commercial, legislative, and industry knowledge.

Your key responsibilities

You will combine strong technical skills with practical commercial, legislative, and industry knowledge to lead a team in providing tax services. You will be responsible for managing our clients’ compliance and reporting needs. You will establish, maintain, and strengthen valued internal and external relationships and ensure that the services delivered to clients are of the highest quality.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of client engagements, monitor progress and deliverables, put in place the necessary standardized processes, anticipate and identify risks, escalate issues as appropriate, and drive performance-improvement solutions. You will supervise high-performing teams and build a positive learning culture, coaching and counseling junior team members to help them develop. You will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to our Tax Quality guidelines.

Skills and attributes for success

If you are an excellent communicator and detail-oriented professional with a strong track record of management experience who is comfortable working across borders with a wide network of people and with large amounts of data, you will be perfect for the role.

Qualification and Experience

• A bachelor's degree with strong academic credentials in accounting, business, finance, taxation, or any related essential fields.
• MBA, master’s or another related advanced degree and/or professional qualifications e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT, or equivalent qualification.
• A very strong knowledge and minimum of 5 years of experience in domestic and international tax rules/regulations, developments, etc., ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment. A very strong background in tax accounting and tax auditing, ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment.
• A strong track record of managerial, organizational, and project management experience.

Ideally, you will also

• Have experience of dealing with multinational clients and the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. In-depth commercial, legislative, and industry knowledge.

Your key responsibilities

You will combine strong technical skills with practical commercial, legislative, and industry knowledge to lead a team in providing tax services. You will be responsible for managing our clients’ compliance and reporting needs. You will establish, maintain, and strengthen valued internal and external relationships and ensure that the services delivered to clients are of the highest quality.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of client engagements, monitor progress and deliverables, put in place the necessary standardized processes, anticipate and identify risks, escalate issues as appropriate, and drive performance-improvement solutions. You will supervise high-performing teams and build a positive learning culture, coaching and counseling junior team members to help them develop. You will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to our Tax Quality guidelines.

Skills and attributes for success

If you are an excellent communicator and detail-oriented professional with a strong track record of management experience and who is comfortable working across borders with a wide network of people and with large amounts of data, you will be perfect for the role.

Qualification and Experience

• A bachelor's degree with strong academic credentials in accounting, business, finance, taxation, or any related essential fields.
• MBA, master’s or another related advanced degree and/or professional qualifications e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT, or equivalent qualification.
• A very strong knowledge and minimum of 3 years of experience in domestic and international tax rules/regulations, developments, etc., ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment. A very strong background in tax accounting and tax auditing, ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment.
• A strong track record of managerial, organizational, and project management experience.

Ideally, you will also

• Have experience of dealing with multinational clients and the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. In-depth commercial, legislative, and industry knowledge.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain Management, Law or related fields.
• Experience working for a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred. However, we will consider with relevant industry experience.
• Customs and trade advisory experience is required.

Ideally, you’ll also

• Have a relevant Masters degree, CPA or ACA/CA/CPA/CMA/SOCPA/Law qualification/CTA or equivalent tax qualification.
• Have high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Have experience working in multicultural teams.

Building a better working world

Joining our Indirect Tax team, you'll be a part of a globally integrated team helping leading organizations to move goods and services around the world more effectively. You'll combine your technical skills and practical experience across industries and geographies to provide tailored advice to clients. This will include identifying risk areas and sustainable planning opportunities for indirect taxes throughout the tax life cycle. You'll advise clients on complex trade related transactions and help disputes and issues with the authorities.

Key Technical Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on global trade regulations, tariffs, and customs procedures and assist clients in ensuring compliance with international trade laws and regulations.
• Analyze clients' supply chain operations to identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and risk mitigation in their global trade activities.
• Help clients save cost through the use of Free Trade agreements and other Special Programs
• Support clients during post-clearance audit programs and build the case to respond to the Customs Authorities.
• Leverage EY’s technology platforms to offer clients innovative solutions for trade management, compliance monitoring, and reporting.
• Keep abreast of changes in global trade regulations and advise clients on the implications for their business.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service and effective communication. Understand clients' business models and provide tailored solutions to their global trade challenges.
• Work closely with other EY teams, such as Tax, Advisory, and Assurance, to provide comprehensive services to clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain Management, Law or related fields
• At least two years of relevant experience as a customs and global trade professional
• Experience working for a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred. However, we will consider with relevant industry experience
• Customs and trade advisory experience is required

Ideally, you’ll also

• Have high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience working in multicultural teams
• Good verbal/written communication skills
• Strong organizational, project management and analytical skills.
• Independent in managing own workload, ability to work under pressure and to keep things moving and to juggle multiple tasks
• Excellent team player

Joining our Indirect Tax team, you'll be a part of a globally integrated team helping leading organizations to move goods and services around the world more effectively. You'll combine your technical skills and practical experience across industries and geographies to provide tailored advice to clients. This will include identifying risk areas and sustainable planning opportunities for indirect taxes throughout the tax life cycle. You'll advise clients on complex trade related transactions and help disputes and issues with the authorities.

Key Technical Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on global trade regulations, tariffs, and customs procedures and assist clients in ensuring compliance with international trade laws and regulations.
• Analyze clients' supply chain operations to identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and risk mitigation in their global trade activities.
• Help clients save cost through the use of Free Trade agreements and other Special Programs
• Support clients during post-clearance audit programs and build the case to respond to the Customs Authorities.
• Leverage EY’s technology platforms to offer clients innovative solutions for trade management, compliance monitoring, and reporting.
• Keep abreast of changes in global trade regulations and advise clients on the implications for their business.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service and effective communication. Understand clients' business models and provide tailored solutions to their global trade challenges.
• Work closely with other EY teams, such as Tax, Advisory, and Assurance, to provide comprehensive services to clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain Management, Law or related fields
• At least two years of relevant experience as a customs and global trade professional
• Experience working for a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred. However, we will consider with relevant industry experience
• Customs and trade advisory experience is required

Ideally, you’ll also

• Have high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience working in multicultural teams
• Good verbal/written communication skills
• Strong organizational, project management and analytical skills.
• Independent in managing own workload, ability to work under pressure and to keep things moving and to juggle multiple tasks
• Excellent team player