Job Description

Description


Company Overview


Alvarez & Marsal ("A&M") is a group of entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals who take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work--guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity--are why our people love working at A&M.


We provide tax, turnaround management, restructuring, performance improvement, and corporate advisory services. Our tax practice is unique in that we offer the opportunity to work without audit conflict and truly act a trusted business advisor. We provide our teams with opportunities and support to develop and cultivate careers that are most meaningful to them and reward them based on their achievements.

Transfer Pricing


Transfer pricing is more critical than ever, as the delicate balance between maximising shareholder returns, managing reputational risk, and complying with a changing, complex legislative framework has never been more challenging.


Our international transfer pricing professionals advise on intellectual property (IP) migration, supply chain planning or global expansion, pre-deal due diligence, corporate restructuring and merger integration, tax authority investigations, and policy updates as a result of new Transfer Pricing regimes e.g. in the UAE, and new international developments such as Pillar 1 and 2.


As a result of this breadth, along with A&M's significant growth in the Middle East, we are expanding our Transfer Pricing offering and looking to hire at the Associate and Manager levels. Individuals can be based in either our Dubai or Abu Dhabi offices and will need to already be in the UAE and have experience working in the region.


At the Manager level, we expect candidates to independently manage and execute the tasks outlined below with minimal supervision, consistently demonstrating the ability to take ownership and deliver results at a high standard.


The key elements of the role are:

• Assist with managing and driving projects - co-ordinate project delivery with other parts of the team to ensure that client deadlines and objectives are met.
• Perform technical research and understand key sources of data, while applying a questioning mindset.
• Actively monitor and be up to date on relevant local and international tax/TP developments.
• Understand and achieve client and team expectations, and demonstrates a go-getter attitude to complete tasks
• Effectively drafts correspondence, both internal and external, organising and articulating thoughts in a clear, concise manner, customising communication method as appropriate
• Participate in functional analysis interviews for clients operating in a wide range of industries
• Manage the preparation of detailed economic analysis (e.g., TNMM benchmarks, CUP searches for IP licensing, financial transactions / services, asset management benchmarks, etc.), and technical modelling in a variety of contexts
• Prepare transfer pricing documentation and other transfer pricing deliverables in a concise manner (e.g., Local files, Master files, CbCR, policy documentation, impact assessments, etc.)
• Assists in provision of sound advice regarding transfer pricing issues to clients
• Assist with the preparation of applications and negotiations for APAs, ATCAs and MAP
• Assist with business development and marketing initiatives
• Coach junior team members and develops meaningful relationships within the team and the wider A&M network.
• Assists with coordinating international tax advice on client issues, including liaising with wider A&M teams across the globe
• Building strong client relationships by actively engaging with them on live projects and meetings.

The Requirements


You will be a high-energy individual and must like new challenges with true desire to grow professionally and personally.


We would expect the successful candidate to bring:

• Qualifications: Chartered Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst, Chartered Tax Advisor, Advanced Diploma in International Taxation or a similar internationally recognized accounting, tax or finance qualification
• A minimum of 3 - 5 years' experience in transfer pricing in the UAE
• A deep understanding of the UAE Corporate Tax regime and the interaction with the UAE TP Guidelines
• Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to establish credibility and influence clients
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines and project financials

Why join A&M?


At A&M, we know our people drive our growth, and we're focused on providing an employee experience that supports professional and personal development. We provide our team with a robust performance development process which encourages continuous learning and development that rewards you for your contributions. We have the best technical and formalized on-the-job training and offer endless opportunities for professionals to acquire new skills.


We also prioritize your well-being and provide personal tools and resources to support you through your personal journey. Click to learn about our commitment to your well-being. Our Tax professionals consistently share their favorite attributes of A&M are the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture and of course, the fun we have together. The possibilities are endless for high performing and passionate tax professionals. Click to learn more about why A&M is a great place work.