Deloitte Middle East & Cyprus Tax & Legal is recruiting Assistant Manager to Manager-level professionals in M&A Tax, based in our Nicosia office.

We are looking for highly skilled tax professionals with excellent project management skills, enthusiasm for implementing AI solutions, and the confidence and ability to handle client calls.

The Team

It takes a high-powered network of internal support professionals to keep Deloitte going strong. Deloitte leads with purpose, solving complex issues for our clients and communities. Across disciplines and across borders, Deloitte Middle East Firm supports our network by driving global strategy, programs, platforms, and transformational experiences. Our people share a passion for igniting change and a strong service orientation that shapes our organisation and the people we support.

Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

• Lead the way
• Serve with integrity
• Take care of each other
• Foster inclusion
• Collaborate for measurable impact

The Assistant Manager to Manager Role

During your tenure, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:

Technical & Analytical:

• Apply knowledge and skills of relevant practices and processes, and of applicable tax rules and regulations in your area of specialisation, to client problems.
• Present findings and independently recommend and implement tax advice, consulting others as needed.
• Review technical deliverables (reports, memoranda and other outputs) for research adequacy and the accuracy of conclusions.
• Select appropriate methods for data collection and analysis and develop well-informed recommendations.
• Interpret and synthesise data, exercise professional scepticism to challenge data, and identify meaningful insights to develop recommendations that most effectively support a client’s business objectives.
• Articulate how technology enables the business and communicate this effectively to clients, while ensuring appropriate technologies and methodologies are used on projects.

M&A Tax & Transaction Support:

• Apply M&A tax concepts to develop a deep understanding of targets and the potential tax implications of transactions.
• Draft due diligence findings to identify and resolve open or inconsistent issues.
• Determine the economic impact of the provisions, including indemnities, working capital calculation and covenants.
• Identify transaction-related adjustments to the client's model that will impact the tax expense.
• Synthesise and analyse data to develop efficient alternative structuring options for the proposed transaction.
• Identify situations where coordination is necessary and effectively manage such coordination to identify and evaluate structuring alternatives.

Project Leadership & Client Delivery:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the capabilities required to deliver a high-quality client service experience.
• Lead M&A tax engagements from inception to completion, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction.
• Provide strategic tax advice on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and restructurings to a diverse client base.
• Develop and manage project plans, allocate resources effectively, and coordinate team tasks to meet client deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, understand clients’ business and deliver tailored tax solutions.
• Collaborate with other service lines and departments (e.g., legal, financial advisory) to provide integrated solutions to clients.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of learning and professional growth.

Leadership Capabilities:

• Live our purpose and values in day-to-day work.
• Actively pursue personal development, share knowledge and act as a brand ambassador.
• Seek stretch opportunities, collaborate across teams and geographies, and take accountability for individual and team results.
• Build relationships and communicate effectively to positively influence peers and other stakeholders.
• Understand client and firm objectives, align work accordingly and set clear personal priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; ACA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is a plus.
• 3-5 years’ experience (Assistant Manager) or 5-8 years’ experience (Manager) in international and business taxation, with a solid understanding of international tax principles.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments simultaneously, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Excellent research skills.
• Excellent client-relationship management skills, with strong verbal and written communication.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Pension plan.
• Medical coverage and life insurance.
• Continuous professional development.
• Flexible hours and hybrid working (adapted to team-specific operational requirements).
• Friday afternoon off throughout the year.
• 34-hour week between July-September, including 2 afternoons off on Wednesday and Friday.
• Public Holidays falling on weekends given as paid Wellbeing Day off on the Friday before.
• Special types of leave.
• Deloitte Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7/365 specialist counselling support.

Why Deloitte?

• Be the true you! We foster diversity and inclusion and encourage you to bring your authentic self to work. Explore, question, and collaborate while building a career that inspires and energises you.
• Never stop growing! Diversity of thought makes us stronger.
• We practice what we preach! As a purpose-led organisation, at the heart of everything we do is a set of timeless principles and unifying values.

Accessibility and Inclusion

Deloitte is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals have equal opportunities to thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and abilities and are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

Applications

Interested applicants should apply through cydeloittecareers.com, selecting the specific vacancy under ‘Vacancies at Deloitte’. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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