Assistant Tax Manager
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About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Tax professional to support the Indirect Tax Manager on VAT and Excise compliance in Dubai. The role involves preparing group VAT returns, assisting with audits, and supporting tax projects.
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Responsibilities
- Prepare and plan end to end Group VAT and excise compliance processes for UAE entities on a monthly basis
- Support the Indirect Tax Manager in addressing ad hoc tax queries from business stakeholders
- Assist on excise product registrations and application of digital tax stamps
- Support VAT group administration activities including reconciliations, forecasting, and accounting postings
- Ensure readiness for Indirect tax audits and support during audits and assessments
- Participate in special tax projects including VAT refund claims, automation initiatives, e invoicing implementation, and process improvements
- Support the administration and monitoring of Tax SOX compliance controls
- Act as a liaison between finance teams, auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities
- Support leadership in embedding strong governance and compliance culture
Requirements
- Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification or actively testing
- Proven experience in tax compliance and reporting
- UAE experience of 3 5 years
- Strong knowledge of VAT and Excise tax regulations in the UAE
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Role Overview
- We are seeking a highly skilled and detail oriented Tax professional to join our team in Dubai.
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the Indirect Tax Manager on various tax projects, compliances and advisories from external stakeholders.
- This role will primarily focus on Indirect Tax, including UAE VAT and Excise Tax compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and plan end to end Group VAT and excise compliance processes for UAE entities on a monthly basis.
- Support the Indirect Tax Manager in addressing ad hoc tax queries from business stakeholders.
- Assist on excise product registrations and application of digital tax stamps.
- Support VAT group administration activities, including reconciliations, forecasting, and accounting postings.
- Ensure readiness for Indirect tax audits and support during audits and assessments.
- Participate in special tax projects, including VAT refund claims, automation initiatives, e invoicing implementation, and process improvements.
- Support the administration and monitoring of Tax SOX compliance controls.
- Act as a liaison between finance teams, auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.
- Support leadership in embedding strong governance and compliance culture.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification or actively testing for such a qualification.
- Proven experience in tax compliance and reporting.
- UAE experience of 3 – 5 years.
- Strong knowledge of VAT and Excise tax regulations in the UAE.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP systems, and tax/reporting tools.
- Hands on experience in managing the tax compliance processes.
- Ability to learn and adapt to evolving tax regulations and best practices.
- Handling multiple Tax projects at the same time.
- Should have working knowledge of FTA portal for VAT, excise and corporate tax.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Experience in excisable manufacturing products is preferred.
- Basic knowledge on UAE Corporate tax and Transfer pricing is preferred.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Work Arrangement
- Location: Dubai, UAE
- Work Mode: On site
Compensation
- Competitive salary package (commensurate with experience)
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