About the Opportunity

EY is seeking a Tax GCR Director to join its team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves leading complex engagements and driving the growth of the Global Compliance and Reporting (GCR) practice. The successful candidate will contribute to building a better working world through dedicated tax services within a globally connected organization.

The Role

As a Tax GCR Director, you will serve as a key leader within EY's GCR team, responsible for overseeing significant client engagements. This position requires combining strong technical tax skills with practical commercial, legislative, and industry knowledge to deliver high-quality tax services. The Director will manage client compliance and reporting needs effectively while fostering strong relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team in providing tax services, leveraging strong technical skills alongside commercial, legislative, and industry knowledge.
• Manage clients’ compliance and reporting requirements.
• Establish, maintain, and strengthen internal and external relationships to ensure the delivery of high-quality client services.
• Oversee client engagements day-to-day, monitoring progress, deliverables, and implementing standardized processes.
• Anticipate and identify risks, escalate issues as appropriate, and drive performance-improvement solutions.
• Supervise high-performing teams, fostering a positive learning culture, and coaching junior team members for development.
• Ensure strict adherence to EY's Tax Quality guidelines.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience, typically 5-10 years, in a relevant tax or GCR role, preferably at a senior management or director level.
• Demonstrated strong technical tax skills.
• Practical knowledge of commercial, legislative, and industry practices.
• Experience in leading and supervising teams, with a focus on coaching and development.
• Ability to manage complex client engagements and drive practice growth.

Professional Development at EY

EY is committed to the professional development of its team members. The firm provides opportunities to develop future-focused skills and gain world-class experiences. EY fosters a flexible work environment within a diverse and inclusive culture, connecting professionals across global teams to support career advancement.

Location and Work Type

This full-time position is based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic professional services environment, contributing to significant client engagements in the region.