Aml Compliance Consultant- Dubai - Months Contract jobs at Ey in United Arab Emirates, Dubai

The Service Delivery Center (SDC) is made up of high-performing, US-based resources who work closely with our experienced professionals to deliver project-based work and managed services to our federal and state clients. The SDC is a core component of the GPS practice.

In this role, you’ll be involved in project teams of all sizes, assessing or collecting client information, and reviewing supporting information for consistency with client and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Become technically proficient in applicable program procedures and requirements
• Review documentation for completeness by following fundamental guidelines outlined in Program instructions and established procedures
• Assist with fact finding and obtain needed documentation to resolve issues and exceptions
• Commit to meticulous attention to detail and uphold strict adherence to all Program requirements
• Execute proper documentation of review procedures and client communications per Program requirements
• Provide written and verbal data analysis, outcome assessments, and procedural advice regarding client processes, administration and information
• Develop increasing knowledge of sector-specific regulations and skills to support clients in adhering to regulatory requirements

• Deliver status updates and effective feedback on best practices, challenges, and workstream insights
• Contribute to driving operational efficiency
• Execute and deliver on engagement-specific tasks as directed
• Recognize and actively seek guidance from team leaders when faced with unfamiliar circumstances

Skills and attributes for success:

• Ability to comprehend and retain complex training materials, demonstrating focus and engagement during training sessions
• Attention to detail and ability to closely follow processes and procedures
• Ability to interact with clients and offer feedback on processes, trends and best practices
• Capability to redirect attention as needed and reprioritize daily workload with direct supervision
• Willingness to learn firm and client-specific technologies
• Readiness to learn and explore, eager to investigate complex situations to find solutions
• Display a high-level of professionalism and maintain a polished demeanor in an environment with client and leadership presence
• Authentic communicator with the ability to collaborate with EY colleagues across various teams who want to develop personally and professionally in a dynamic organization.

To qualify for this role, resource must have the following:

• A bachelor’s degree
• United States Citizenship
• Strong customer service and organizational skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with internal team members and external client personnel
• Ability to learn and use technology and follow a linear and well-defined process
• Respect for the need to maintain confidentiality and tact when reviewing and discussing client circumstances
• Proficiency in the English language, including the ability to listen, understand, read and communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in a professional environment
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance or higher
• Ability to work in the office 5 days a week (Monday-Friday)
• Capacity to work some overtime

Ideally, resource(s) will also have:

• Prior experience in a service delivery center or similar environment
• Familiarity with public sector regulatory environments at the local, state, and/or federal level

Our global tax professionals deliver connected services across disciplines, helping clients navigate change and make informed decisions. Using advanced technology and deep expertise, we support planning, compliance, and strategy across six sub-service lines. If you're committed, thorough, and experienced in international tax, we’d love to hear from you.

Join our GCC-based tax team as an experienced transfer pricing specialist, where you'll work in a professional, client-focused environment on exciting projects. We offer flexibility and autonomy, allowing you to shape your workday while contributing to impactful solutions.

Your key responsibilities

You'll play a key role throughout the project lifecycle, translating data into insights and building strong client relationships across industries. You'll also lead multiple transfer pricing engagements and contribute to high-quality tax planning services.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3+ years' experience in a similar role – either from another audit house or an in-house transfer pricing section
• An understanding of complex transfer pricing concepts and broad exposure to transfer pricing issues
• Strong organizational, analytical and verbal/written communication skills
• Professional and educational qualifications are Master of Science (MSc) in Business Administration and Commercial Law, Master of Science (MSc) in Business Administration and Auditing or Master of Laws

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Proficiency in Arabic
• A consistent record of excellence in a professional services environment
• Existing transfer pricing experience

Your key responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance on tax policy developments, legislative changes, and regulatory trends at local and international levels.
• Support clients in tax controversy matters, including audits, disputes, and negotiations with tax authorities.
• Draft technical analyses, position papers, and policy submissions for clients and industry groups.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate tax risks and optimize compliance frameworks.
• Conduct research on global tax policy shifts, OECD initiatives, and digital economy tax developments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (legal, finance, economics, public policy) to deliver integrated solutions.
• Prepare and present insights to clients, regulators, and external stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner.

To qualify for the role

• A degree in economics, finance, tax or accounting
• At least three years of relevant experience as Tax professional
• Experience working for a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred. However, we will consider candidates from governmental entities, or international firms.
• Strong knowledge of domestic and international tax rules, dispute resolution processes, and tax authority practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and interact with senior stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, including drafting technical memos and policy papers.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience engaging with tax authorities, regulators, and industry bodies.
• Familiarity with OECD BEPS, Pillar One and Two, and global minimum tax frameworks.
• Exposure to litigation support, arbitration, or alternative dispute resolution.
• Client-facing experience in advising multinational corporations.

Building a better working world

where you will have the chance to advise various clients on the regional and international tax implications of their operations in line with the relevant tax codes and jurisdictions. This is an advisory-focused role that specializes in international tax matters such as (but not limited to): permanent establishment, double taxation, cross-border treaties, tax structuring, corporate tax impact assessments, withholding tax, and any other relevant matters.

Your key responsibilities

You will spend your time assisting with and managing the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding international tax engagements, ensuring technical and practical excellence to maximize client service quality.

Moreover, you will be a core contributor to the development of the practice through initiatives such as delivering internal training, developing precedents, sharing knowhow, participating in team and firm events, giving internal and external presentations, and producing expert articles for publications.

Skills and attributes for success

You will also need to have strong technical knowledge and subject matter expertise on the various topics related to international tax in addition to a keen understanding of the tax laws and codes of the jurisdictions you are expected to work with.

Qualifications & Experience

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree focused on Tax, Economics, Accounting, or Finance, or related area.
• 4 to 6 years or more of relevant, client-facing international tax advisory experience.
• Broad exposure to international taxation with focus on inbound and outbound investments or other areas such as transaction tax or BEPS Pillar 2.
• Strong organizational, project management, analytical and verbal/written communication skills
• Experience of managing a team and/or mentoring and developing more junior team members

Ideally, you’ll also have

• An approved professional qualification such as ADIT, ATT, ACCA, CPA, CA, or LLB. Alternatively, a relevant Masters’ degree is also acceptable.
• Advanced knowledge or specialization in a particular area of international tax.
• Fluency in Arabic, both written and spoken. This is not required, but a plus.

Building a better working world

Technical Excellence

• Logical mind. Has a world view Good communication skills Sound with what they have done previously Qualified CA Interest in TP Theoretical Knowldege in TP

Qualification

• Bachelor of Commerce

Experience

People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful, and able to sustain positive energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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 a team to 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 is 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 4 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 ability to work in multi-cultural environment. In-depth commercial, legislative and industry knowledge.

Your key responsibilities

As a manager, you'll manage the delivery of audit engagements by defining the audit strategy in consultation with the Directors / Partner and executing it in compliance with Ernst & Young's policies and protocols. When required, you'll personally execute complex audit procedures and lead teams or parts of teams on engagements, depending on the size of the engagement. You’ll also assist in managing the financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders as well as participate in business development initiatives.

You'll actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships and confirm that work delivered to clients is of a high quality. As part of this, you'll anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues, as appropriate. As an influential member of the team, you'll help to create a positive learning culture and will coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring. You will also contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training Assurance professionals and contribute to the maintenance of an educational program to continually develop personal skills of staff.

Qualifications & Experience

• Seven plus years of professional experience in external audit
• Have strong academic record, including a full-time Bachelors degree and accounting qualification, such as CA, ACCA or CPA
  

Ideally, you’ll also

• Have experience with a Big 4 accounting firm