Tax Policy & Controversy - Senior Consultant - Dubai
EY
Date: 4 hours ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time

MENA Tax – Tax Policy & Controversy, Senior Consultant
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We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
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The opportunity
EY is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Tax Policy & Controversy team where you will lead complex engagements and play a key role in driving the growth of our International Tax & Transaction Services (ITTS) practice.
This role will focus on advising clients on evolving tax policies, managing complex tax disputes, and navigating regulatory challenges across jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tax law, policy analysis, and dispute resolution, with the ability to translate technical issues into practical strategies for clients.
Your Key Responsibilities
You must be able to build strong client relationships & excellently communicate in a range of situations in both written and oral English. You should also be able to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwards. You are expected to be a client focused and commercially aware team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels. You must also possess project management skills, plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget. You should also be able to solve problems creatively and pragmatically.
To qualify for the role
Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.
What We Offer You
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.
EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join EY and help to build a better working world.
The opportunity
EY is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Tax Policy & Controversy team where you will lead complex engagements and play a key role in driving the growth of our International Tax & Transaction Services (ITTS) practice.
This role will focus on advising clients on evolving tax policies, managing complex tax disputes, and navigating regulatory challenges across jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tax law, policy analysis, and dispute resolution, with the ability to translate technical issues into practical strategies for clients.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic guidance on tax policy developments, legislative changes, and regulatory trends at local and international levels.
- Support clients in tax controversy matters, including audits, disputes, and negotiations with tax authorities.
- Draft technical analyses, position papers, and policy submissions for clients and industry groups.
- Develop and implement strategies to mitigate tax risks and optimize compliance frameworks.
- Conduct research on global tax policy shifts, OECD initiatives, and digital economy tax developments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (legal, finance, economics, public policy) to deliver integrated solutions.
- Prepare and present insights to clients, regulators, and external stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner.
You must be able to build strong client relationships & excellently communicate in a range of situations in both written and oral English. You should also be able to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwards. You are expected to be a client focused and commercially aware team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels. You must also possess project management skills, plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget. You should also be able to solve problems creatively and pragmatically.
To qualify for the role
- A degree in economics, finance, tax or accounting
- At least three years of relevant experience as Tax professional
- Experience working for a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred. However, we will consider candidates from governmental entities, or international firms.
- Strong knowledge of domestic and international tax rules, dispute resolution processes, and tax authority practices.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and interact with senior stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities, including drafting technical memos and policy papers.
- Experience engaging with tax authorities, regulators, and industry bodies.
- Familiarity with OECD BEPS, Pillar One and Two, and global minimum tax frameworks.
- Exposure to litigation support, arbitration, or alternative dispute resolution.
- Client-facing experience in advising multinational corporations.
Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.
What We Offer You
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.
EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
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