Indirect Tax - Senior Consultant - Riyadh - KSA (FY26)📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
EY is seeking a Senior Consultant to join its Indirect Tax team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves advising clients on the VAT treatment of transactions, assisting with disputes with authorities, and contributing to a global network of professional advisors. The position is full-time and requires a proactive individual with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage varied workloads in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Work effectively as part of a worldwide network of professional advisors, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating senior team members on progress.
- Collaborate with VAT professionals to combine cross-border transaction experience with local tax knowledge across various industries.
- Participate in and assist in preparing for meetings with client management teams.
- Assist in preparing reports and schedules for delivery to clients and other parties.
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel.
- Build strong internal relationships within the VAT practice, Indirect Tax, and across other service lines.
- Develop a deep understanding of Customs Law and its practical application across relevant countries.
- Understand and apply regional Free Trade Agreements and key customs concepts such as valuation, classification, and origin.
- Identify and discuss VAT considerations for clients regarding their outbound investments.
- Engage with colleagues in overseas offices to deliver VAT advice in respect of global jurisdictions.
- Prepare for the potential introduction of VAT in different countries and discuss its potential impact on clients.
- Work with internal teams to provide indirect tax expertise for audit and transaction projects.
Qualifications and Experience
- A degree in economics, finance, tax, or accounting.
- At least three years of relevant experience as an Indirect Tax professional.
- Experience working for a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred.
- Candidates with experience from law firms or relevant industry experience will also be considered.
- Customs duty advisory experience is preferable.
- Candidates with VAT/GST advisory experience will also be considered.
Required Skills
- Indirect Tax and VAT expertise.
- Knowledge of Customs Law, Free Trade Agreements, valuation, classification, and origin.
- Strong client relationship management and communication skills, both written and oral in English.
- Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out effective reviews, and know when to escalate issues.
- Client-focused and commercially aware with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
- Proficient in project management, planning, and prioritizing work to meet deadlines.
- Ability to monitor own budget.
- Creative and pragmatic problem-solving abilities.
- Teamwork and collaboration skills.
Work Environment and Company Information
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. EY is committed to developing individuals with future-focused skills and equipping them with world-class experiences within a diverse and inclusive culture. EY teams work across assurance, consulting, tax, strategy, and transactions, providing services in over 150 countries and territories.
Requirements
- Requires 2-5 Years experience
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