Consultant | VAT - Abu Dhabi | Indirect Tax
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About the Role
Grant Thornton UAE seeks a VAT Consultant to join their Indirect Tax service line. You will provide VAT advisory and compliance services, support due diligence, and maintain client relationships.
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Responsibilities
- Strengthening and developing client relationships through day‑to‑day contact and effective communication
- Understanding clients’ business operations to provide tailored, technically accurate tax advice
- Keeping clients updated on the progress of ongoing engagements, gathering required information, and maintaining timely communication
- Working on VAT advisory and compliance engagements across a diverse client portfolio
- Supporting VAT and tax due diligence projects
- Delivering practical, timely solutions to client VAT queries
- Preparing clear, well‑structured draft reports and working papers
- Collaborating with the team and supporting seniors across multiple client engagements
- Supporting the preparation of client proposals
- Adhering to all risk and compliance guidelines while delivering high‑quality client deliverables
- Providing technical input on legislative changes and FTA guidance, and issuing timely updates to clients
- Using technology tools to efficiently deliver work for review
Requirements
- 3+ years of related work experience in VAT and GST as well as M&A tax
- Pursuit of a CTA, ACCA, CPA, or an equivalent professional qualification relevant to tax services is preferred
- Ability to be a team player but also have the confidence to work alone on small engagements and maintain a flexible, proactive approach
- Must demonstrate attention to detail to ensure work meets the firm’s ethical and professional standards
- Strong written and spoken English, Arabic speaking is advantageous
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites
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About the Indirect Tax Service Line
- The Indirect Tax service line at Grant Thornton UAE provides comprehensive advisory and compliance services related to VAT, excise tax, and customs duties.
- The team helps clients navigate complex tax regulations, ensuring efficient tax planning, risk management, and compliance with local and international tax laws.
- We proactively assist clients to be compliant and VAT efficient and represent their interests to resolve complex or contentious matters.
As a Consultant some of your responsibilities will include:
- Strengthening and developing client relationships through day‑to‑day contact and effective communication
- Understanding clients’ business operations to provide tailored, technically accurate tax advice
- Keeping clients updated on the progress of ongoing engagements, gathering required information, and maintaining timely communication
- Working on VAT advisory and compliance engagements across a diverse client portfolio
- Supporting VAT and tax due diligence projects
- Delivering practical, timely solutions to client VAT queries
- Preparing clear, well‑structured draft reports and working papers
- Collaborating with the team and supporting seniors across multiple client engagements
- Supporting the preparation of client proposals
- Adhering to all risk and compliance guidelines while delivering high‑quality client deliverables
- Providing technical input on legislative changes and FTA guidance, and issuing timely updates to clients
- Using technology tools to efficiently deliver work for review.
Think you've got what it takes to be a Consultant?
- 3+ years of related work experience in VAT and GST as well as M&A tax
- Pursuit of a CTA, ACCA, CPA, or an equivalent professional qualification relevant to tax services is preferred
- Ability to be a team player but also have the confidence to work alone on small engagements and maintain a flexible, proactive approach
- Must demonstrate attention to detail to ensure work meets the firm’s ethical and professional standards
- Strong written and spoken English, Arabic speaking is advantageous
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites
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