Senior Tax Consultant - Tax Advisory & Consulting

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Tax Consultant to join our Tax Advisory & Consulting team in Tashkent.

In this role, you will work with local and international clients across a wide range of industries, helping them understand and address complex Uzbekistan and international tax matters.

You will participate in tax advisory, transaction and structuring projects, conduct tax research, prepare professional advice and recommendations, and support clients in making informed business decisions.

The role provides significant exposure to complex and high-profile assignments, direct interaction with clients and senior team members, and an opportunity to develop deep expertise in Uzbekistan taxation and international tax matters.

Key responsibilities

As a Senior Tax Consultant you will:

• Provide tax advisory support to local and international clients on Uzbekistan corporate taxation, VAT, withholding tax and other applicable taxes.
• Analyse complex business arrangements and transactions and assess their Uzbekistan tax implications and associated tax risks.
• Conduct technical research and interpret the Tax Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, other relevant legislation, regulatory guidance and applicable international tax principles.
• Prepare tax advice, memoranda, reports, presentations and client correspondence in clear and commercially focused language.
• Advise clients on cross-border transactions, including withholding tax, permanent establishment matters, application of double tax treaties and other international tax considerations.
• Participate in tax structuring and transaction advisory projects, including acquisitions, disposals, reorganisations, financing arrangements and other corporate transactions.
• Participate in tax due diligence projects, identify material tax exposures and opportunities, and prepare clear findings and practical recommendations for clients.
• Assist clients in assessing the tax implications of new business models, investment projects and entry into the Uzbekistan market.
• Support clients in communications with tax and other government authorities, where required.
• Monitor developments in Uzbekistan tax legislation and assess their practical implications for clients.
• Participate in client meetings and discussions, present technical findings and explain complex tax matters in a clear and practical manner.
• Coordinate day-to-day project activities and ensure that agreed deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
• Review work prepared by junior team members and provide guidance and coaching.
• Contribute to the preparation of commercial proposals, presentations, tax alerts and other business-development materials.
• Support the development of existing client relationships and identification of new advisory opportunities.
• Collaborate with colleagues from other service lines and international network firms on multidisciplinary and cross-border engagements.

What we are looking for

Education and experience

• University degree in Taxation, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• Preferably 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in taxation, tax advisory, tax consulting, accounting or a related area.
• Previous experience with a professional services firm, tax advisory practice or tax function of a major company would be a strong advantage.
• Solid knowledge of Uzbekistan tax legislation and practical understanding of its application to business transactions.

Technical skills

The successful candidate should have good knowledge of several of the following areas:

• corporate income tax;
• value added tax;
• withholding taxation;
• international taxation and double tax treaties;
• permanent establishment issues;
• taxation of cross-border transactions;
• tax aspects of corporate reorganisations, financing and investment transactions;
• tax due diligence and identification of tax risks;
• tax incentives and exemptions.

Knowledge or experience in transfer pricing, customs matters or transaction taxation would be an advantage.

Professional qualifications or progress toward qualifications such as ACCA or an equivalent tax/accounting qualification would also be an advantage.

Skills and competencies

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills and is comfortable working with complex legislation and business arrangements.
• Can identify the key tax issue, conduct appropriate research and develop a well-reasoned conclusion.
• Can translate technical tax analysis into clear, practical and commercially relevant advice.
• Has strong drafting skills and can prepare professional client-facing documents.
• Has good project-management skills and can handle several assignments and deadlines simultaneously.
• Demonstrates attention to detail while maintaining an understanding of the broader commercial context.
• Is comfortable communicating with clients and participating actively in client meetings.
• Is able to supervise and coach junior colleagues.
• Is proactive, responsible and willing to take ownership of assigned work.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Languages

• Russian: fluent/professional working proficiency.
• English: strong working proficiency, including the ability to prepare professional written advice and communicate with international clients and colleagues.
• Uzbek: working proficiency is highly desirable, particularly for reviewing local legislation and communicating with government authorities.

Digital skills

• Confident user of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong ability to conduct legal and technical research using electronic databases and official sources.
• Interest in using technology, data-analysis tools and AI-enabled solutions to improve the efficiency and quality of tax advisory work.

What we offer

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of local and international clients.
• Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile tax advisory and transaction projects in Uzbekistan.
• Hands-on experience in Uzbekistan and international taxation.
• Direct interaction with experienced tax professionals and senior client stakeholders.
• Professional training and continuous technical development.
• Opportunities to develop project-management, client-management and leadership skills.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary and international teams on cross-border assignments.
• A dynamic and collaborative professional environment.
• Clear opportunities for career progression and increasing responsibility.