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Senior Tax and Accounting Expert - UAE
Swift Audit & Advisory
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Senior
Onsite
3 weeks ago
UAE VATCorporate TaxAccountingFinancial ReportingIFRSZoho
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About the Role
Swift Audit & Advisory is seeking a Senior Tax and Accounting Expert to lead and manage an accounting and tax team in Dubai. The role requires strong technical expertise in UAE VAT and Corporate Tax, team leadership, and client advisory.
Key Skills for This Role
UAE VATCorporate TaxAccountingFinancial ReportingIFRSZoho
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and supervise the accounting & tax team
- Review team deliverables (accounts, VAT returns, CT calculations)
- Allocate work, set deadlines, and ensure quality control
- Train junior and senior staff on UAE accounting and tax requirements
- Oversee full accounting cycle and month end / year end closing
- Review financial statements and management reports
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and UAE regulations
- Manage VAT compliance (registration, filing, refunds, audits)
- Handle Corporate Tax registrations, calculations, and filings
- Advise clients on UAE VAT & Corporate Tax matters
- Liaise with Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and external auditors
- Act as primary contact for key clients
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5 7 years of UAE experience in accounting and taxation in an accounting firm
- Strong knowledge of UAE VAT & Corporate Tax Law
- Proven team leadership / supervisory experience
- Experience dealing with FTA audits and compliance
- Strong English skills
- Must have Zoho Experience
- Professional certifications (ACCA, CPA, CA, CMA) are a strong advantage
Full Job Posting
Role Overview
- We are seeking a senior accounting & tax professional with proven leadership skills to lead and manage an accounting and tax team.
- The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in accounting, VAT, and corporate tax under UAE law, combined with the ability to supervise staff, review work, and advise clients.
- This role is suited for a hands on leader who can own month end closing, compliance, and client delivery while developing team performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and supervise the accounting & tax team; Review team deliverables; Allocate work, set deadlines, and ensure quality control; Train junior and senior staff on UAE accounting and tax requirements.
- Accounting & Reporting: Oversee full accounting cycle and month end / year end closing; Review financial statements and management reports; Ensure compliance with IFRS and UAE regulations; Review provisions (depreciation, EOSB, leave, inventory, accruals).
- VAT & Corporate Tax: Manage VAT compliance (registration, filing, refunds, audits); Handle Corporate Tax registrations, calculations, and filings; Advise clients on UAE VAT & Corporate Tax matters; Liaise with Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and external auditors.
- Client & Business Support: Act as primary contact for key clients; Explain financial and tax matters in clear, non technical terms; Support audits, inspections, and tax assessments; Assist management with process improvement and internal controls.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5 7 years of UAE experience in accounting and taxation in accounting firm
- Strong knowledge of UAE VAT & Corporate Tax Law
- Proven team leadership / supervisory experience
- Experience dealing with FTA audits and compliance
- Strong English skills
- Strong analytical, communication, and decision making skills
- Must have Zoho Experience
- Professional certifications (ACCA, CPA, CA, CMA) are a strong advantage
What We Offer
- Senior level role with leadership responsibility
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Exposure to VAT, Corporate Tax, and advisory work
- Professional and growth oriented environment
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