Accounting & Tax Manager
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About the Role
A confidential company in Dubai is seeking an Accounting & Tax Manager to lead the Corporate Services division, overseeing UAE Corporate Tax compliance, VAT returns, and financial statements.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee UAE Corporate Tax compliance across the client portfolio (CT filings, transfer pricing basics, FTA correspondence)
- Supervise VAT returns, ESR notifications, UBO filings, and general compliance calendar
- Review and validate financial statements prepared by junior staff
- Stay current on FTA regulatory updates and translate implications for clients proactively
- Day to day supervision of the Dubai accounting team (4–6 people)
- Quality control and workflow coordination with the Pakistan team — establishing clear deliverable standards, review cycles, and escalation protocols
- Onboarding and training of junior staff
- Implement and maintain internal process documentation
- Primary point of contact for key accounts — able to hold a senior level conversation with business owners and HNW clients
- Identify upsell opportunities within existing client base (additional compliance services, advisory mandates)
- Handle client escalations without systematic escalation to CEO
Requirements
- ACCA qualified — mandatory
- 7–10 years experience, minimum 5 years UAE, minimum 2 years in a supervisory role
- Live, operational experience on UAE Corporate Tax — not theoretical
- Bilingual French/English — professional proficiency in both, written and spoken
- Experience coordinating or supervising an offshore team is a strong plus
- Prior experience in an accounting firm or corporate services environment preferred over pure industry background
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Role Overview
- We are looking for a technically strong Accounting & Tax Manager to lead our Corporate Services division.
- This is a hands on management role combining technical oversight, team leadership, and direct client relationship management.
- You will supervise a local Dubai team while coordinating with our offshore accounting team in different countries.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee UAE Corporate Tax compliance across the client portfolio (CT filings, transfer pricing basics, FTA correspondence)
- Supervise VAT returns, ESR notifications, UBO filings, and general compliance calendar
- Review and validate financial statements prepared by junior staff
- Stay current on FTA regulatory updates and translate implications for clients proactively
- Day to day supervision of the Dubai accounting team (4–6 people)
- Quality control and workflow coordination with the Pakistan team — establishing clear deliverable standards, review cycles, and escalation protocols
- Onboarding and training of junior staff
- Implement and maintain internal process documentation
- Primary point of contact for key accounts — able to hold a senior level conversation with business owners and HNW clients
- Identify upsell opportunities within existing client base (additional compliance services, advisory mandates)
- Handle client escalations without systematic escalation to CEO
Profile
- ACCA qualified — mandatory. CPA or CMA considered if Gulf experience is strong
- 7–10 years experience, minimum 5 years UAE, minimum 2 years in a supervisory role
- Live, operational experience on UAE Corporate Tax — not theoretical
- Experience coordinating or supervising an offshore team is a strong plus
- Bilingual French/English — professional proficiency in both, written and spoken
- Prior experience in an accounting firm or corporate services environment preferred over pure industry background
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
- Performance bonus tied to team KPIs and client retention
- Visa, medical insurance
- Direct access to senior leadership and real decision making autonomy
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