Senior Consultant - Value Added Tax

Job Title: Experienced Senior Consultant - VAT 
Service Line / Team: Tax Advisory Services

We at BDO in UAE are a diverse group of individuals from many cultures, and we share a common ambition: to make a difference and be the spontaneous choice in the industry. We have an excellent Partner–to–staff ratio and an encouraging gender ratio, giving you more flexibility and high priority on mentorship and professional development.

At BDO, we understand that being the leader in exceptional client service begins – and ends – with exceptional regard for our people. Relationships matter in our work and interactions with clients and how we work and interact with each other. What differentiates BDO as an employer is our focus on relationships.

Your Opportunity

• Complete assigned complex VAT advisory and compliance tasks. 
• Lead assigned projects and serve as the main point of contact for those assignments.
•  Coordinate with clients at the outset of the project, prepare a detailed project plan, and communicate agreed-upon timelines and schedules.
•  Fully understand the client's requirements and collaborate with colleagues to organise ideas logically, presenting them confidently.
• Guide and train subordinates on both technical and operational matters
• Review deliverables to ensure quality before they are submitted to Managers or Partners for review. Demonstrate effective two-way communication and problem-solving skills, guiding team members in these areas.
• Be a team player, treat everyone equally and respectfully being open to taking on work, and supporting senior colleagues with their tasks. Exhibit the ability to manage multiple engagements and find solutions to any technical or project management challenges encountered.
• Identify VAT advisory issues and draft technical positions for Managers/Partners review.
• Review reports and communicate findings and recommendations to the client, reaching mutual agreements.
•  Stay attuned to the evolving needs of clients, their commercial focus, and business objectives; proactively anticipate issues and questions, and propose relevant services and solutions before being asked. Strive to exceed client expectations by showcasing commitment and technical knowledge.
• Take ownership of self-assessment, ensure to complete appraisal at the end of each file, quarter & year, be receptive and accept constructive feedback. To lead self by being open to constructive feedback and showing improvements on the points communicated by senior team members. Take ownership of personal development by completing self-assessments at the end of each project, quarter, and year. Be open to constructive feedback and demonstrate improvements based on the guidance of senior team members.
• Provide timely feedback to engagement team members.
• Uphold BDO’s core values of Ownership, Collaboration, Respect, and Ethics, and demonstrate exceptional client service (ECS). Actively promote brand visibility and increase market exposure whenever possible while upholding brand values.
• Ensure continuous professional development by identifying key areas for personal technical improvement and dedicating efforts to develop required skills.
• Contribute effectively in organized training sessions, engaging the audience to achieve desired results.
• Provide valuable input during technical discussions within the team and extend support to junior team members facing technical challenges.

Key Attributes

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confident and comfortable in client interactions 
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams 
• Ability to quickly and accurately assimilate and communicate new information (e.g., legal and practice developments)
• Skilled in drafting high-quality proposals, reports, and other documentation according to internal guidelines
• Flexible and able to adapt rapidly to changes in the market and in practice

Key Experience

• The applicant should have 3-4 years of experience in the established VAT/GST consulting practices.
• Knowledge of Bahrain and Oman VAT is an advantage.