Senior Associate – Indirect Tax (VAT) – Manama, Bahrain

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Senior Associate to join PwC’s Indirect Tax team in Manama. The role will involve supporting a diverse portfolio of clients on VAT advisory and compliance matters across Bahrain and the wider GCC, delivering practical solutions in a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver VAT advisory and compliance engagements for clients in various industries.
• Interpret and apply Bahrain VAT Law, Executive Regulations and NBR guidance.
• Prepare and review VAT returns, reconciliations, supporting schedules and related documentation.
• Identify, assess and manage indirect tax risks, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Conduct VAT health checks, indirect tax reviews, due‑diligence and tax risk assessments.
• Assist clients during tax audits, assessments, enquiries and dispute resolution with the National Bureau for Revenue.
• Perform technical research and produce high‑quality reports, memoranda and presentations.

Required profile

• Associate or Senior Associate level with strong technical tax knowledge.
• Commercial awareness and ability to deliver practical client solutions.
• Motivated, detail‑oriented and able to work collaboratively in a team.

Required skills

• VAT compliance and advisory.
• Tax risk assessment.
• Technical research and report writing.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on complex, high‑profile engagements.
• Development of deep technical expertise in indirect tax.
• Collaborative and fast‑paced work environment.