Brewer Morris are seeking a highly skilled Tax Audit Consultant to lead and manage the tax audit and examination processes for a leading organisation in Qatar. This senior role involves supervising a team of Tax Examiners and Inspectors, conducting in-depth audits, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations, and providing expert guidance on complex tax matters.

The Role:

• Oversee and manage a team of Tax Examiners, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Develop and implement tax audit plans and strategies in alignment with departmental goals.
• Conduct audits for various entities (corporations, partnerships, individuals) to assess compliance with tax laws.
• Review and analyse financial statements, tax returns, and supporting documents to identify tax risks and exposures.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with findings, recommendations, and identified tax liabilities.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on complex tax matters to stakeholders.
• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with taxpayers and relevant parties.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of tax audit procedures and methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Mentor and supervise Tax Examiners and Inspectors, ensuring adherence to professional standards and best practices.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching to enhance team skills and expertise.
• Assist in developing and refining tax audit strategies in coordination with the tax policy department.
• Manage the execution of annual operational plans and ensure effective workload distribution.
• Prepare monthly progress reports on completed work and team performance.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Taxation or a professional accoutning qualification (CA/CPA) qualification is preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in tax auditing, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of tax laws, regulations and accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build stakeholder relationships.
• Proficiency in tax audit software and systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• High level of confidentiality and ability to handle sensitive information.