We're a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 750 people across the UAE and experiencing exciting growth! We truly care about our colleagues, our clients, and the communities where we work and live.As an Associate Consultant, you'll delve into the core of client operations, identifying tax savings opportunities, ensuring compliance, and supporting business success across various sectors. Discover your purple and join our Corporate Tax Team today!Let us paint a picture for youImagine being part of a team that puts xe2x80x9cwe before mexe2x80x9d, where flexibility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back.Imagine working for an organization that believes in the power of authenticity in everything that we do. Whether you're steering discussions in a client meeting, tackling your fear of heights at the top of the Burj Khalifa or ziplining across Jebel Jais xe2x80x93 bring your true self to work. Be a part of a team driven by a purpose of shaping the world that we live in, based on trust and integrity in markets, dynamic businesses, and communities where businesses and people thrive.Join us to expand your horizons, be inspired, face challenges, and most importantly, be yourself.About the Corporate Tax Service LineOur Corporate Tax team plays a role in combining international expertise across various industry sectors with deep knowledge of local regulations. Our specialists work in supporting small and medium-sized businesses through to large corporates on a wide range of Tax Issues. Assisting them to navigate the complexities of the new corporate tax landscape in the UAE while ensuring compliance and optimizing their tax strategies.As an Assoicate Consultant some of your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting senior colleagues in running client engagements from start to finish
• Assisting the senior colleagues in planning, developing, and executing engagements
• Conducting thorough research to understand client businesses
• Researching and assisting with tax consulting advice (such as tax consolidation, tax treaties, international tax, withholding taxes)

Think you've got what it takes to be an Associate Consultant? Like the color purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we're also hoping you can tick:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Finance or Accounting specialization in tax
• Pursuit of a CTA, ACCA, CPA, or an equivalent professional qualification relevant to tax services is preferred
• Independent thinkers who aren't afraid to challenge or be challenged
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office
• Strong written and spoken English. Arabic speaking is advantageous
• Willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites

At Grant Thornton we're focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. That's our purpose. Or, as we like to say, our purple.Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?We are committed to electronically confirm with all applicants when an application has been received. If your application is shortlisted, then a member of our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.

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