Senior Associate - UAE Tax
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About the Role
Metaworld Consultant seeks a Senior Associate for UAE Tax to join their Accounting & Tax Solutions team. Responsibilities include VAT compliance, corporate tax preparation, client advisory, and supervising junior team members.
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Responsibilities
- Review VAT data, transaction listings, invoices, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Sort, organize, and maintain tax documentation required for VAT returns, refund applications, and FTA submissions.
- Prepare VAT workings, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Prepare and file VAT returns in compliance with UAE VAT regulations.
- Prepare and submit VAT refund applications.
- Liaise with the Federal Tax Authority on client matters, queries, clarifications, and submissions.
- Assist in the preparation and filing of annual UAE Corporate Tax returns.
- Advise clients on routine tax queries related to VAT, Corporate Tax, and other tax matters.
- Prepare tax memos, tax briefs, technical notes, presentations, and client deliverables.
- Assist clients in the preparation and review of financial statements.
- Monitor changes in UAE tax landscape.
- Deputize for management when required, including managing assignments and supervising junior team members.
Requirements
- CA Finalist / ACCA Finalist
- Articleship completed from a reputed category A firm
- Minimum 3 years of tax experience, including at least 2 years in indirect taxes
- Experience or knowledge of UAE VAT and UAE Corporate Tax highly preferable
- Strong drafting skills for tax memos, briefs, client emails, and technical notes
- Good in English, both written and verbal
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and workings
- Strong proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with clients and internal teams
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Company Overview
- We are a leading private investment firm with international operations across multiple sectors, including Finance & Tax Consulting and Advisory, Real Estate, Software Development, and Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies.
- Our Consultant Accounting & Tax Solutions Business Unit provides expert services in corporate tax, VAT compliance, accounting, ESR, and financial reporting to clients across the UAE and GCC.
Key Responsibilities
- Review VAT data, transaction listings, invoices, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Sort, organize, and maintain tax documentation required for VAT returns, refund applications, and FTA submissions.
- Prepare VAT workings, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Prepare and file VAT returns in compliance with UAE VAT regulations.
- Prepare and submit VAT refund applications.
- Liaise with the Federal Tax Authority on client matters, queries, clarifications, and submissions.
- Assist in the preparation and filing of annual UAE Corporate Tax returns.
- Advise clients on routine tax queries related to VAT, Corporate Tax, and other tax matters.
- Prepare tax memos, tax briefs, technical notes, presentations, and client deliverables.
- Assist clients in the preparation and review of financial statements.
- Monitor changes in UAE tax landscape.
- Deputize for management when required, including managing assignments and supervising junior team members.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- CA Finalist / ACCA Finalist.
- Articleship completed from a reputed category A firm.
- Minimum 3 years of tax experience, including at least 2 years in indirect taxes.
- Experience or knowledge of UAE VAT and UAE Corporate Tax will be highly preferable.
- Knowledge of UAE VAT, indirect tax compliance, and UAE corporate tax.
- Ability to review VAT data, invoices, transaction listings, and supporting documentation.
- Strong drafting skills for tax memos, briefs, client emails, and technical notes.
- Good in English, both written and verbal.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and workings.
- Strong proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with clients and internal teams.
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