About the Role BDO is currently looking for a Senior Consultant, with a specialization in VAT, to join their dynamic Taxation team. This role will entail being: Responsible to complete allocated complex VAT advisory and compliance assignments/tasks . Lead the allocated assignments which includes being the key contact person for the allocated assignments. Coordinate with clients in respect of allocated assignments at the start of the allocation and prepare detailed project plan and communicate / agree on dates and schedules with the client. Understand the client's requirement in detail. Discuss with colleagues, organize ideas logically and present thoughts rationally and confidently. Guide and train sub-ordinates on both technical and operational matters. Review of deliverables to ensure quality deliverables are delivered to Managers/Partners for review Demonstrate effective two-way communication and skills to resolve the issues and guide other team members to in these aspects. Be a team player, treat everyone equally & respectfully. Be open to accept the work. Support senior colleagues in the allocated work. Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple engagements. Demonstrate the ability to find a solution of any technical or project management issue faced. Demonstrate and encourage collaboration. Identify VAT advisory issues and draft technical positions for review of Managers/Partners Review reports and communicate findings and recommendations to the client and agree with them. Follow the evolution of the clients needs, commercial focus and business objectives, and timely anticipate issues and questions. Propose relevant services and solutions before being asked. Seek opportunities. Start looking for ways to exceed client expectations, offer your view-point, display a high level of commitment and technical knowledge. Take ownership of self-assessment, ensure to complete appraisal at the end of each file, quarter & year, be receptive and accept constructive feedback. To lead self by being open to constructive feedback and showing improvements on the points communicated by senior team members. Provide continuous feedback in a timely manner to the engagement team members. Follow and make others understand BDO core values; Ownership, Collaboration, Respect & Ethics and demonstrate exceptional client services (ECS). Actively promote the brand visibility externally and increase market exposure whenever possible. Uphold the brand values at all times. Ensure continuous professional development. Identify your key technical improvements areas and put efforts to develop required skills. Contribute effectively in the organized training sessions and help in engaging other audience to achieve required results. Contribute effectively with valuable inputs in any technical matters discussed within the teams. Extend support to junior team members or others in any technical issues faced. About You: Good communication skills both written and verbal Confident and comfortable in client interactions Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams Able to assimilate and communicate new information (e.g. legal and practice developments) quickly and accurately Able to draft proposals, reports and other documentation to a high standard as per the internal guidelines Flexible - able to adapt quickly to market and practice changes. About Your Experience: The applicant should have experience 4-5 years of experience in the established VAT consulting practices Knowledge of UAE & KSA VAT is an advantage. Good command of written and spoken English Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, and Excel Which includes preparing PowerPoint presentation).
About the Role BDO is currently looking for an Assistant Manager, with a specialization in AML & Financial Crime Compliance, to join their dynamic Forensics team in the Office. This role will entail being: Lead and execute projects independently related to Regulatory / Financial Crime /AML compliance reviews, Forensic Investigations, Fraud Risk Assessments, and ABAC reviews including planning, execution, and delivery of client projects. This involves managing project timelines, budgets, and resources. Analyze financial transactions and identify red flags using forensic techniques and data analytics. Prepare detailed investigation and other reports and present findings to senior management and stakeholders. Support litigation and regulatory responses by compiling evidence and documentation. Mentor junior team members and manage project timelines, deliverables, and quality standards. Contributes to the growth of Forensics practice through strategic planning, business development, proposal support, organizing conferences/client events and developing marketing materials. Deliver high-quality engagement work with minimal supervision, ensuring timely analysis and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization to drive integrated solutions and knowledge sharing. Maintain operational excellence in documentation, client communication, and internal compliance protocols. Actively identifying and pursuing opportunities to learn and develop your technical knowledge through training, coaching and on-the-job learning opportunities. Your Experience A proven ability to manage end-to-end engagements with minimal supervision. Demonstrable experience in Financial Crime risk assessment, KYC, transactions monitoring and sanctions screening. Sound knowledge of Financial Crime remediation program design, customer risk rating model design, transactions monitoring and sanctions screening systems. Demonstrable experience in researching, collating, analyzing, and delivering intelligence analysis and written reports. Experience providing operational or investigation-related intelligence, including link and flowcharting using analytical tools. A flexible and adaptive approach to work, with the ability to operate in dynamic environments. High ethical standards and integrity, especially when working with confidential information. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, including strong business writing and reporting capabilities. Experience working with diverse teams and managing multiple stakeholders. A skeptical mindset and sound judgement, alongside problem solving skills. Actively seeks to enhance own expertise and knowledge. IT proficiency across the MS365 suite of products. Due to the nature of the role Certification in ACAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) is mandatory. About You Bachelors degree with a strong academic background, preferably in Finance, Law, Audit, or Risk. Professional qualifications such as CA, CA Inter, or MBA is a must. Certifications ACAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) is mandatory. 4 to 6 years of professional experience in banking or regulatory compliance, Financial Crime/AML, or forensic services. Prior experience in the banking sector with a focus on compliance and Financial Crime/AML is essential.
This role will be to provide a variety of VAT advisory and compliance services to clients. Your primary responsibility will include the following: Complete assigned complex VAT advisory and compliance tasks. Lead assigned projects and serve as the main point of contact for those assignments. Coordinate with clients at the outset of the project, prepare a detailed project plan, and communicate agreed-upon timelines and schedules. Fully understand the client's requirements and collaborate with colleagues to organize ideas logically, presenting them confidently. Guide and train subordinates on both technical and operational matters Review deliverables to ensure quality before they are submitted to Managers or Partners for review. Demonstrate effective two-way communication and problem-solving skills, guiding team members in these areas. Be a team player, treat everyone equally and respectfully being open to taking on work, and supporting senior colleagues with their tasks. Exhibit the ability to manage multiple engagements and find solutions to any technical or project management challenges encountered. Identify VAT advisory issues and draft technical positions for Managers/Partners review. Review reports and communicate findings and recommendations to the client, reaching mutual agreements. Stay attuned to the evolving needs of clients, their commercial focus, and business objectives; proactively anticipate issues and questions, and propose relevant services and solutions before being asked. Strive to exceed client expectations by showcasing commitment and technical knowledge. Take ownership of self-assessment, ensure complete appraisal at the end of each file, quarter & year, be receptive and accept constructive feedback. To lead self by being open to constructive feedback and showing improvements on the points communicated by senior team members. Take ownership of personal development by completing self-assessments at the end of each project, quarter, and year. Be open to constructive feedback and demonstrate improvements based on the guidance of senior team members. Provide timely feedback to engagement team members. Uphold BDO's core values of Ownership, Collaboration, Respect, and Ethics, and demonstrate exceptional client service (ECS). Actively promote brand visibility and increase market exposure whenever possible while upholding brand values. Ensure continuous professional development by identifying key areas for personal technical improvement and dedicating efforts to develop required skills. Contribute effectively to organized training sessions, engaging the audience to achieve desired results. Provide valuable input during technical discussions within the team and extend support to junior team members facing technical challenges. Required Skills: Pursuing ICAI, ACCA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent professional qualification along with basic graduation in accounting. Having 2+ years on experience in a large accounting firm having VAT/GST consulting practices. Knowledge of VAT in other countries like UAE, Bahrain and Oman is an advantage. Excellent verbal, business writing and excel skills. Strong analytical skills and a flexible approach to working with a combination of clients. Project management skills such as preparing and monitoring work progress trackers, responsibility matrix, scheduling status update calls, closure procedures.