Job Description

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Job Overview

We're a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. With over 76,000 professionals in more than 150 countries, we combine global scale with local expertise to help dynamic organizations unlock their potential for growth. We truly care about our colleagues, our clients, and the communities where we work and live.

Let us paint a picture for you

Imagine being part of a team that puts "we before me", 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 - 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 Indirect Tax Service Line

The Indirect Tax service line at Grant Thornton UAE provides comprehensive advisory and compliance services related to VAT, excise tax, and customs duties. The team helps clients navigate complex tax regulations, ensuring efficient tax planning, risk management, and compliance with local and international tax laws. We proactively assist clients to be compliant and VAT efficient and represent their interests to resolve complex or contentious matters.

As a Consultant some of your responsibilities will include:

Strengthening and developing client relationships through day?to?day contact and effective communication Understanding clients' business operations to provide tailored, technically accurate tax advice Keeping clients updated on the progress of ongoing engagements, gathering required information, and maintaining timely communication Working on VAT advisory and compliance engagements across a diverse client portfolio Supporting VAT and tax due diligence projects Delivering practical, timely solutions to client VAT queries Preparing clear, well?structured draft reports and working papers Collaborating with the team and supporting seniors across multiple client engagements Supporting the preparation of client proposals Adhering to all risk and compliance guidelines while delivering high?quality client deliverables Providing technical input on legislative changes and FTA guidance, and issuing timely updates to clients Using technology tools to efficiently deliver work for review.
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Skills

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

3+ years of related work experience in VAT and GST as well as M&A tax Pursuit of a CTA, ACCA, CPA, or an equivalent professional qualification relevant to tax services is preferred Ability to be a team player but also have the confidence to work alone on small engagements and maintain a flexible, proactive approach Must demonstrate attention to detail to ensure work meets the firm's ethical and professional standards Strong written and spoken English, Arabic speaking is advantageous Strong interpersonal communication skills Willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites



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Job Details

Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Job Role
Tax
Joining Date
Jan-2026
Preferred Contract Type
Permanent
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Preferred Candidate

Career Level
Associate
Highest Education
Bachelor's degree