Deloitte Middle East & Cyprus Tax & Legal is recruiting a Senior Associate in M&A Tax, based in our Nicosia office.

We are looking for a highly skilled tax professional 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 organization 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 Senior Associate Role

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

• Develop and apply knowledge of relevant tax rules, regulations and processes to formulate practical solutions for clients.
• Conduct research and use relevant facts, analysis, and conclusions to draft technical advice, reports, memoranda and other deliverables relevant to tax laws and rules.
• Understand and demonstrate the capabilities required to deliver a high‑quality client service experience.
• Collect, assimilate, and analyze data, using standard processes and tools to surface and support solutions in the Tax and Legal business.
• Apply technology and digital tools to address client business challenges.
• Review facts and documentation, applying accounting and tax principles to develop an understanding of a target’s tax profile.
• Assess whether purchase agreements accurately reflect the proposed transactions and intended tax consequences.
• Identify and document tax issues, including withholding taxes, pledges and guarantees, deductibility, and potential tax gross ups in debt agreements.
• Model basic tax implications, incorporating the target’s existing Effective Tax Rate (ETR) and its components, and the reversal of material timing differences.
• Evaluate preliminary transaction structures by referring to common tax considerations.
• Identify tax issues related to transaction structuring, including limits on deductibility of certain payments and losses, and consolidation concepts.
• Provide tax advice on M&A transactions, including due diligence, structuring, and post-transaction integration.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of the tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and restructurings.

Leadership Capabilities:

• Embrace our purpose and values; explore opportunities for impact.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to continuous learning and development; act as a brand ambassador to attract top talent.
• Take personal accountability for meeting expectations and keeping performance on track.
• Actively develop strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Align daily work with team and business priorities and contribute to shared goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; ACA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is a plus; part-qualified candidates will be considered.
• 2-3 years’ experience 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 energizes you.
• Never stop growing! Diversity of thought makes us stronger.
• We practice what we preach! As a purpose-led organization, 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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