13 Tax Opportunity jobs in Kuwait

Description

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people across 12 countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team operates throughout the Middle East, bringing international experience within the regional cultural context. We leverage the collective knowledge of over 370,000 professionals worldwide in advisory, assurance, and tax to help clients find value.

Job Description & Summary

PwC Middle East is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Associate/Manager to join our Tax team in Kuwait, focusing on the Chinese Business Development Help Desk. This role involves supporting business development initiatives and maintaining client communication.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in accounting or tax.
• Proficiency in Mandarin and English.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support business development by identifying new opportunities and building client relationships.
• Manage external communication and client relationships.
• Assist the tax team during audits, including drafting and submitting objections and appeals.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for clients.

General Responsibilities

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, teamwork, and writing skills.
• Relationship-building skills.
• Ability to operate across cultural boundaries.
• Contribute positively to the working environment.
• Work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Professional qualification (e.g., ACA, CTA, ADIT, ACCA) is preferred but not mandatory.

Optional Skills

Skills include Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Learning Agility, Optimism, Tax Dispute Resolution, Tax Governance, Tax Litigations, Tax Modeling, and others.

Travel Requirements

Not specified.

Work Visa Sponsorship

Available.

Government Clearance

Required.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the Middle East, including Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team operates across the Middle East, bringing international experience within the regional context and culture. We leverage the collective knowledge of over 370,000 people worldwide in advisory, assurance, and tax to help clients find value.

PwC Middle East is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Associate/Manager to join our Tax team in Kuwait, focusing on the Chinese Business Development Help Desk. This role involves supporting business development initiatives and maintaining communication with clients.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in accounting or tax.
• Proficiency in Mandarin and English.

• Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and building relationships with potential clients.
• Manage external communication and client relationships.
• Assist the tax team during tax audits and in drafting and submitting objections and appeal letters to authorities.
• Help prepare detailed reports and presentations for clients.

• Demonstrate strong analytical, interpersonal, teamwork, and writing skills.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Operate effectively across cultural boundaries.
• Contribute to a positive and engaging work environment.
• Work independently and collaboratively as needed.

• Professional qualifications (e.g., ACA, CTA, ADIT, ACCA) are preferred but not mandatory.

Skills include accepting feedback, active listening, analytical thinking, communication, creativity, emotional regulation, empathy, inclusion, curiosity, learning agility, optimism, tax dispute resolution, tax governance, and more.

Not specified.

Available.

Required.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Function: Audit and Consulting

Seniority Level: Mid to High Senior Level

Company Industry: Accounting

Job Objective: Delivering tax services to clients and ensuring seamless follow-up with the Ministry of Finance.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Not less than 5 years of experience in global accounting firms.

• Prepare technical and financial proposals for clients.
• Prepare engagement letters with clients.
• Periodic follow-up with clients to notify them of the inspection status of their tax files with the Ministry of Finance.
• Attend the tax inspections with tax file inspectors at the Ministry of Finance.
• Carry out any additional tasks as assigned by the line manager or other supervisory roles.

• Analyzing financial statements and implementing necessary adjustments to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
• Income Tax Decree No. 3 of 1955, as amended by law No. 2 of 2008.
• Law No. 46 of 2006 regarding Zakat and Contribution of Public and Closed Shareholding Companies in the State’s Budget.
• Law No. 19 of 2000 on National Labor Support and Encouraging them to work in Non-Governmental Bodies.

• Strong proficiency in the Arabic language, encompassing reading, writing, and speaking skills.
• Strong proficiency in the English language, encompassing reading, writing, and speaking skills.

• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Project

(A high level of proficiency is mandatory for the skills mentioned above.)

• Age between 27 – 35 years old.
• The required experience should be in the State of Kuwait.

• A workplace with international standards.
• Working days from Sunday till Thursday.
• Working hours from 8 am till 5 pm with one hour break from 12 to 1 pm.
• Annual performance evaluation leading to growth in your career path.

If you are competent and interested, please mention the job title and send your resume to:

Zain is the pioneer of mobile telecommunications in the Middle East. We began life in 1983 in Kuwait as the region’s first mobile operator, and since the initiation of our expansion strategy in 2003, we have expanded rapidly. Read more here:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Tax Manager to join our Group Tax team. The candidate will work alongside the existing Tax Senior Manager and report directly to the Head of Group Tax. This role is critical to supporting the Group’s international tax strategy, ensuring compliance with emerging tax regulations (notably Pillar Two and DMTT), and providing hands-on guidance across our regional operations.

1. International Tax Compliance: Ensure the Group’s compliance with global tax regulations including Pillar Two, CbCR, and DMTT laws in the region.
2. Advisory & Planning: Provide proactive tax advice on cross-border transactions, group restructurings, and intercompany arrangements.
3. Transfer Pricing: Assist in the preparation and maintenance of TP documentation, contribute to the value chain analysis, and support TP audits.
4. Tax Risk & Governance: Assist in building and maintaining a robust tax risk framework and internal controls. Contribute to policy development and risk registers.
5. Audit Management: Support group entities with tax audits and disputes. Liaise with external advisors and legal counsel where needed.
6. Tax Reporting & Forecasting: Contribute to tax provision calculations, ETR monitoring, and quarterly group tax reporting.
7. Collaboration: Work closely with group tax and finance teams, external consultants, legal, and regulatory bodies across multiple jurisdictions.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, law, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in international tax.
• ADIT-qualified or in progress (strongly preferred).
• Proven experience in tax advisory, compliance, and audits across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong working knowledge of OECD guidelines and MENA region tax laws.

Core Competencies:

• Strong technical knowledge of corporate taxation, transfer pricing, and international tax principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Highly collaborative and proactive mindset.

Preferred Attributes:

• Familiarity with Pillar Two implementation.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and tax automation tools (e.g., Power BI, Alteryx).
• Resilient, agile, and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

If you meet the criteria and are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application, you will need the following document(s):