Tax And Reporting Analyst
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About the Role
DLA Piper seeks a Tax & Reporting Analyst to manage regional VAT compliance, corporate tax filings, and support financial reporting across Middle East offices. The role requires a recognized accounting qualification, strong VAT knowledge, and advanced Excel skills.
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Responsibilities
- Coordinate and prepare indirect and direct tax filings, including VAT, Withholding Tax, and Corporate Tax returns across the region
- Maintain robust tax compliance documentation in line with regulatory and group requirements
- Support the business with practical guidance on VAT, Corporate Tax, and Withholding Tax matters in the GCC
- Assist with statutory and regulatory filings, including ESR, UBO, and related compliance reporting
- Support preparation, review, and analysis of monthly management accounts and trial balances across Middle East offices
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances to support accurate financial reporting
- Contribute to budgeting and quarterly reforecasting activities, providing analytical insight
- Review reporting dashboards to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with group standards
- Work closely with Central Tax Team and regional finance colleagues to ensure alignment with group policies
- Support internal and external audit processes by preparing analysis, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
- Provide high quality analytical support to the wider Finance function as required
Requirements
- Recognized accounting qualification
- Strong understanding of VAT principles within the GCC and their practical application
- Exposure to Corporate Tax and Withholding Tax frameworks within the GCC
- High level of numerical accuracy with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Experience working in a professional services or services based environment
- Strong communication skills in English, with ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities, particularly during month end and year end cycles
- High standards of discretion and confidentiality
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Job Description
- The Tax & Reporting Analyst plays a key role responsible for Regional VAT compliance and filing, besides managing Corporate Tax.
- Works closely with regional finance leadership and the Central Tax Team.
- Contributes to sound Tax governance, informed decision making, and effective tax risk management across multiple jurisdictions.
- Offers opportunity to gain broad regional exposure while supporting a complex, international professional services organisation.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Tax Compliance & Advisory Support: Coordinate and prepare indirect and direct tax filings (VAT, Withholding Tax, Corporate Tax) across the region.
- Maintain robust tax compliance documentation in line with regulatory and group requirements.
- Support the business with practical guidance on VAT, Corporate Tax, and Withholding Tax matters in the GCC.
- Assist with statutory and regulatory filings, including ESR, UBO, and related compliance reporting.
- Regional Reporting & Financial Control: Support preparation, review, and analysis of monthly management accounts and trial balances across Middle East offices.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
- Contribute to budgeting and quarterly reforecasting activities.
- Review reporting dashboards to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with group standards.
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Audit Support: Work closely with Central Tax Team and regional finance colleagues.
- Support internal and external audit processes by preparing analysis, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Provide high quality analytical support to the wider Finance function as required.
About You
- Recognized accounting qualification.
- Strong understanding of VAT principles within the GCC and their practical application.
- Exposure to Corporate Tax and Withholding Tax frameworks within the GCC.
- High level of numerical accuracy with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Experience working in a professional services or services based environment.
- Strong communication skills in English, with ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities, particularly during month end and year end cycles.
- High standards of discretion and confidentiality.
Desirable
- Experience within a law firm or international professional services organisation.
- Previous involvement in regional or multi jurisdictional reporting environments.
- Experience supporting audits and regulatory compliance processes.
About Us
- DLA Piper is a global law firm with offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.
- We deliver exceptional outcomes on cross border projects, critical transactions and high stakes disputes.
- We are committed to inclusion and positive social impact.
Job Details
- Role Level: Not Applicable
- Work Type: Full Time
- Country: United Arab Emirates
- City: Dubai
- Job Function: Audit & Taxation
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