Assistant Vice President Indirect Tax
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About the Role
Manage indirect tax functions, ensure compliance with UAE laws, optimize tax positions, and provide training to finance teams.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and executing indirect tax strategies aligned with group objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in preparation of indirect tax related transactions and documentation.
- Contribute to preparation of indirect tax returns and related filings.
- Support implementation of robust indirect tax compliance processes across entities.
- Assist in periodic and annual indirect tax reporting to authorities.
- Provide M&A support and expertise from an indirect tax perspective.
- Stay informed about changes to indirect tax legislation and provide input on business impact.
- Identify opportunities to optimize indirect tax positions and mitigate tax risks.
- Assist in managing relationships and responses to indirect tax audits.
- Provide training and guidance to tax team and relevant stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- 8+ years of financial accounting and management accounting experience
- Experience in VAT/E Invoicing implementation
- Understanding of UAE VAT laws, VAT registration and implementation
- Knowledge of international accounting standards and ERP systems
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA or CTA) preferred
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Job Purpose
- Manage the indirect tax function for Aldar Group.
- Assist in delivery of a full range of indirect tax services in compliance with laws and regulations.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and executing indirect tax strategies aligned with group objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in preparation of indirect tax related transactions and documentation.
- Ensure adherence to accounting department policies and procedures, emphasizing compliance with UAE financial reporting statutes, standards, and best practices.
- Contribute to preparation of indirect tax returns and related filings.
- Support implementation of robust indirect tax compliance processes across entities.
- Assist in periodic and annual indirect tax reporting to authorities.
- Provide M&A support and expertise from an indirect tax perspective.
- Stay informed about changes to indirect tax legislation, providing input on their impact on the business.
- Identify opportunities to optimize indirect tax positions and mitigate tax risks.
- Assist in managing relationships and responses to indirect tax audits initiated by tax authorities.
- Assist with implementation of relevant indirect tax updates.
- Provide training and guidance to tax team and relevant stakeholders within Finance, Accounting, Internal Control, and other departments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting.
- Professional accounting qualification e.g. CPA or CTA is preferred.
- Min of 8+ years of experience of financial accounting and management accounting experience.
- Experience of accounting within real estate or related industry is preferred.
- Preferably with in house experience in a Big 4 firm.
- Experience in VAT/E Invoicing Implementation.
Technical and Interpersonal Skills
- Understanding of UAE VAT laws, VAT registration and implementation.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply international accounting standards and ERP systems.
- Knowledge of and ability to adhere to internal controls.
- Good analytical skills.
- Vigilant and detail oriented.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong time management capabilities.
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