Indirect Tax - Global Trade Assistant Manager - Cairo Egypt
EY · Cairo, Egypt · 20h ago
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The opportunity
This is a period of unprecedented change in the tax arena with technological innovation and regulatory change resulting in a huge demand for delivery of Indirect Tax advisory services. As a member of the team, you will not only have the opportunity to enhance your technical knowledge and be creative, but also experience the challenge of being a trusted VAT/Global Trade/Customs and business advisor. As part of our expansion strategy, we would like to invite you to join this dynamic team.
Your key responsibilities
You’ll lead the successful delivery of Indirect Tax engagements, taking a professional, practical and commercial approach and ensuring technical excellence.
You will manage large VAT/Global Trade implementation teams comprising both client functional experts and consultant specialists, identify opportunities in the market and lead on developing our commercial proposition to new and existing clients.
You will build and maintain tax relationships with our own clients, advise how indirect taxes such as value added tax (VAT) or Global Trade/Customs operations impact clients’ supply chain and financial and accounting systems and identify and address areas of risk, advise clients on the taxation implication of international trade and assist them in complying with customs regulations.
Skills and attributes for success
If you have strong teaching skills in developing associates and conducting trainings, strong drive to excel professionally, good advisory and writing skills and are dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical, able to work under pressure and a team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills, you will be perfect for the role.
- A degree in economics, finance, tax or accounting
- A relevant Masters degree, CPA or ACA/CA/CPA/CMA/SOCPA/Law qualification/CTA or equivalent tax qualification/ qualifications
- At least 6 years of relevant experience in a reputable accounting firm (Indirect Tax experience would be preferred).
- Experience working for a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred. However, we will consider candidates with from local law firms or with relevant industry experience
- Customs advisory experience is preferable, but we will also consider candidates with VAT/ACI\advisory experience
- Excellent English written and presentational skills.
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Experience working in multicultural teams
- Strong organizational, project management and analytical skills.
- Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
- Coordination and prioritization skills
- Independent in managing own workload, ability to work under pressure and to keep things moving and to juggle multiple tasks
What we look for
We’re interested in versatile people with the ability to take on new responsibilities and listen to clients to get things done. We’re not just looking for technical knowledge experience — we’re after genuinely interesting people with the ability to build relationships, negotiate and think in unique and creative new ways. If you’re a confident leader with a curious mind and the ability to solve complex issues, this role is for you.
We look for highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. As an effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.
What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
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