Director | Indirect Tax
Grant Thornton - UAE
Date: 14 hours ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time

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.
As a Director in Indirect Tax , you will play an important role in driving the strategic growth and direction of the Indirect Tax practice in Abu Dhabi. This includes leading high impact client engagements, expanding the firm’s VAT service offerings, and playing a key role in business development initiatives. The Director will work closely with Partners and senior leadership to strengthen client relationships, identify new market opportunities and ensure the continued development and mentoring of the team.Discover your purple and join our Indirect Tax team today!
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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
Our Indirect Tax team helps clients manage their global indirect tax risks. We proactively assist clients to be compliant and VAT efficient and represent their interests to resolve complex or contentious matters. As well as working closely with colleagues from other disciplines to provide a seamless offering to our diverse client base. Our expertise includes comprehensive tax compliance, strategic tax planning, detailed reporting, & regulatory Insights. With a deep understanding of both local tax laws and international standards, we ensure that businesses manage their tax obligations efficiently and capitalize on growth opportunities.
As a Director some of your responsibilities will include:
- You will be responsible for managing the Indirect Tax (VAT) team and client engagements in Abu Dhabi
- Taking alead on wider tax mandates, including cross functional tax advisory
- Driving the growth and development of the Indirect Tax (VAT) team within the Abu Dhabi office
- Collaborating closely with Direct Tax team, ensuring effective coordination and knowledge sharing
- Collaborating closely with Assurance and Advisory colleagues to identify and leverage opportunities
- Contributing to business development initiatives, with proven experience in the UAE and a strong understanding of the Abu Dhabi market
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of Indirect Tax developments in the UAE (for example, e-invoicing)
- Responsible for managing client relationships and supporting them on a variety of tax advisory matters
- Serving as the primary point of contact, working closely with clients them to understand business developments, and ensuring they are up to date with their compliance obligations and legislative changes, helping them assess the impact for them, and keeping abreast of opportunities
- Demonstrating the ability to analyze data, identifying business issues, and apply technical knowledge effectively with relevant practical experience
- Preparing high-quality, professional tax reports, ready for review by the tax partner/director
- Leading, coaching team members, collaborating with colleagues to achieve optimal performance
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