Tax GCR Assistant Manager Full Time Hybrid

Job Overview

EY is looking for a Tax GCR Assistant Manager to oversee and coordinate tax compliance, reporting, tax accounting, and related client-service activities in Kuwait.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day engagement activities, coordinating teams, monitoring deliverables, addressing risks, and maintaining effective relationships with clients and internal stakeholders. The position also involves supporting regional assignments as part of a broader MENA tax delivery team.

This opportunity is suitable for a qualified tax professional who combines strong technical knowledge with leadership, commercial awareness, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple client requirements effectively  Jobs in Kuwait.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day execution of assigned tax compliance and reporting engagements.
• Coordinate the delivery of tax services across client accounts and ensure agreed timelines and deliverables are maintained.
• Lead and supervise tax professionals involved in client assignments.
• Examine the status of the engagement and note any possible delays, issues with quality, technical difficulties, or delivery risks.
• To increase the consistency of tax service delivery, implement effective working procedures and standardized  processes.
• Coordinate with regional EY teams and other stakeholders to support cross-border tax assignments.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and act as a key contact for engagement-related matters.
• Assist with resolving tax, accounting, compliance, and reporting issues by applying appropriate technical and commercial knowledge.
• Monitor engagement requirements and ensure services are delivered in line with agreed expectations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, quality, and client value.
• Support larger-scale assignments involving multiple teams, locations, or service requirements.
• Ensure relevant tax quality and internal professional standards are followed throughout engagement delivery.
• Keep informed about changes in domestic and international tax regulations that may affect client assignments.
• Supervise, coach, and support junior team members through regular guidance and knowledge sharing.
• Encourage a positive team environment focused on professional development and high-quality service.
• Contribute to performance improvement initiatives and the development of efficient tax delivery methods.

Technical Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Taxation, or a closely related field.
• Kuwaiti CPA qualification is mandatory.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience covering domestic and international taxation.
• Strong understanding of tax legislation, regulatory requirements, compliance procedures, and tax developments.
• Practical experience in tax accounting and tax auditing.
• Experience within a major professional services organization, accounting firm, tax advisory environment, or similar organization is preferred.
• Good understanding of tax compliance, statutory reporting, and financial reporting requirements.
• Ability to analyze and manage large volumes of financial and tax information accurately.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage several assignments and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, colleagues, and regional teams across different locations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly when dealing with complex tax or compliance matters.
• Demonstrated team-management, coaching, and mentoring capabilities.
• strong commercial awareness and comprehension of how taxes may impact business operations and choices.
  • Excellent precision, expertise, privacy, and dedication to excellence gulf jobs.
• Mandatory Kuwaiti CPA qualification with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Business, or a related discipline, demonstrating a strong academic and professional foundation.

key skills

Domestic taxes, international taxes, tax compliance, tax reporting, tax accounting, tax auditing, and regulatory compliance are all included in the category of tax and compliance.

Management: Engagement Management, Team Supervision, Client Coordination, Risk Management, Issue Resolution, Process Improvement.

Professional: Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Communication, Commercial Awareness, Leadership, Teamwork, Time Management, and Stakeholder Management.

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Qualified professionals holding a Kuwaiti CPA and possessing at least 3 years of relevant domestic and international tax experience are encouraged to apply.

Candidates with a background in tax compliance, tax accounting, tax auditing, financial reporting, and professional services should submit their updated CV through the available application option.