Jobs in Bahrain

Your key responsibilities

You will spend your time assisting with 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 in additionto an approved professional qualification such as ADIT, ATT, ACCA, CPA, CA, or LLB. Alternatively, a relevant Masters’ degree is also acceptable.
• 6 years or more of relevant, client-facing international tax advisory experience.
• Broad exposure to international taxation with focus on inbound and outbound investments.
• 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

• Advanced knowledge or specialization in a particular area of international tax.
• Fluency in Arabic, both written and spoken.

Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a Transactions Diligence Executive, you’ll help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions. Our team of strategic advisors sits at the heart of a global Transaction Diligence network of specialists who deliver high quality advice through each phase of the transaction process.

You will be working in teams with experienced due diligence professionals, where you will learn and
develop the skills you need to perform due diligence in a range of situations and sectors. There is the
opportunity for and likelihood of travel within MENA. When working on projects you will almost always
be working as part of a wider cross service line team.

Your key responsibilities

As an executive within the Transaction Diligence team, you'll participate in due diligence engagements
related to transactions involving private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers. You'll
analyse the financial and operational results of companies targeted for sale by reviewing accounting
records and participating in interviews with management. You'll work effectively as a team member by
demonstrating your commitment to quality, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining
communication and updating senior team members on progress.

Skills and attributes for success

Individuals with strong analytical skills will flourish in this environment as you will regularly assist in
researching technical accounting issues to evaluate implications on transaction valuation and structuring
and prepare analyses of financial information to assess trends and fluctuations. Good communication
skills will also be a key attribute for success within this role as you will be required to assist in preparing
reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and develop and maintain productive working
relationships with clients.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting and/or related major.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably with previous due diligence exposure.
• Knowledge of IFRS.
• Able to analyse financial and non-financial information to formulate views and conclusions.
• Strong analytical, presentation and report writing skills
• Excellent command of spoken and written English

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Transactions/auditing experience
• Client facing experience from a professional services background
• Proficiency in Arabic

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting
workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader
equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a
dynamic organization.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful
impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the
leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your
voice to help others find theirs.
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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As an executive assistant, you’ll develop your skills by providing support services to some of MENA’s largest organizations. Your experience in business communication will help you to build effective relationships with important stakeholders and senior leaders. You’ll have autonomy and clear responsibilities, working in our friendly, collaborative environment. Your talents will be respected, and you’ll be supported in developing the career path you choose.

Your key responsibilities

• Provide high level support to a small group of Partners and Executives
• Organize and manage comprehensive diaries, travel and accommodation
• Screening emails, responding and/or actioning as required
• Prepare expense claims and timesheets on a weekly basis
• Screen phone calls and messages, and follow-up actions, referring to the relevant team member when appropriate
• Prepare and revise documents including presentations, emails, reports, agendas and papers
• Coordinate client events, internal and external, as required within MENA

Skills and attributes for success

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients and team members effectively.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address issues and concerns.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain a high level of accuracy in all work.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle a high volume of tasks efficiently.
• Customer-oriented: A client-focused approach to ensure client satisfaction and build long-term relationships.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A minimum of one to two years of EA experience in the secretarial field, preferably within Big 4 firms or global companies.
• A degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communication, or a related field is preferred.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning : You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you : We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership : We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture : You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Your key responsibilities

As part of the Audit team, you'll contribute technically to audit engagements and internal projects. You'll build relationships, identify potential business opportunities for EY, and focus on anticipating risks. Additionally, you'll ensure that client deliverables are of high quality and undergo review by the next-level reviewer before submission

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong academic record, including a degree and professional qualification, such as ACCA, CPA, CA
• 4+ years of professional experience in external audit professional services firms.
• Exposure of leading banking or non-banking audits, preferably on group audits with hands-on experience on consolidation.
• Well-versed with IFRS 7, 9, 10, 13, 15 and 16.
• Track record with a leading international audit firm
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ideally, you’ll also

• Have proficiency in Arabic language