Indirect Tax Manager
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About the Role
Andersen seeks an Indirect Tax Manager to lead VAT engagements in the UAE. The role involves managing advisory, compliance, and FTA representation for clients, requiring 5-8 years of VAT experience in a consulting or Big 4 environment.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage end to end VAT engagements, including advisory, compliance, and representation before the FTA
- Provide strategic VAT guidance to clients on complex business transactions and cross border matters
- Review and approve VAT returns, voluntary disclosures, reconsideration requests, and related submissions
- Interpret VAT legislation, executive regulations, and FTA publications to deliver actionable client insights
- Oversee VAT impact assessments, risk reviews, and compliance health checks
- Drive development and implementation of indirect tax strategies aligned with clients' business goals
- Prepare and review technical VAT memoranda, client presentations, and advisory documentation
- Serve as primary point of contact for clients, ensuring high quality service delivery
- Collaborate cross functionally with Legal, Tax, and Advisory teams
- Represent clients during FTA audits, clarifications, and formal interactions
- Coach, mentor, and lead junior professionals
- Contribute to business development activities including proposal preparation and client pitches
Requirements
- 5 8 years of VAT/indirect tax experience, preferably in a consulting or Big 4 environment
- Strong technical knowledge of UAE VAT laws, regulations, and practices
- Demonstrated experience in managing client engagements and leading project teams
- Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
- Proven ability to build client relationships and manage stakeholders at all levels
- Experience in dealing with the FTA is preferred
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage end to end VAT engagements, including advisory, compliance, and representation before the Federal Tax Authority (FTA)
- Provide strategic VAT guidance to clients on complex business transactions and cross border matters
- Review and approve VAT returns, voluntary disclosures, reconsideration requests, and related submissions
- Interpret VAT legislation, executive regulations, and FTA publications to deliver actionable client insights
- Oversee VAT impact assessments, risk reviews, and compliance health checks to identify process improvement areas
- Drive the development and implementation of indirect tax strategies and ensure alignment with clients’ business goals
- Prepare and review technical VAT memoranda, client presentations, and advisory documentation
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, ensuring high quality service delivery and maintaining long term client relationships
- Collaborate cross functionally with Legal, Tax, and Advisory teams to support holistic client solutions
- Represent clients during FTA audits, clarifications, and other formal interactions
- Coach, mentor, and lead junior professionals to support skill development and team performance
- Contribute to business development activities including proposal preparation, client pitches, and market insights
Desired Candidate Profile
- 5–8 years of VAT/indirect tax experience, preferably in a consulting or Big 4 environment
- Strong technical knowledge of UAE VAT laws, regulations, and practices
- Demonstrated experience in managing client engagements and leading project teams
- Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
- Proven ability to build client relationships and manage stakeholders at all levels
- Experience in dealing with the FTA is preferred
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