Assistant Tax Manager

Overview

Indirect Tax

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and plan end-to-end Group VAT and excise compliance processes for UAE entities on a monthly basis.
• Support the Indirect Tax Manager in addressing ad hoc tax queries from business stakeholders.
• Assist on excise product registrations and application of digital tax stamps
• Support VAT group administration activities, including reconciliations, forecasting, and accounting postings.
• Ensure readiness for Indirect tax audits and support during audits and assessments.
• Participate in special tax projects, including VAT refund claims, automation initiatives, e-invoicing implementation, and process improvements.
• Support the administration and monitoring of Tax SOX compliance controls.
• Act as a liaison between finance teams, auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities
• Support leadership in embedding strong governance and compliance culture

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification or actively testing for such a qualification.
• Proven experience in tax compliance and reporting.
• UAE experience of 3 – 5 years
• Strong knowledge of VAT and Excise tax regulations in the UAE.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP systems, and tax/reporting tools
• Hands-on experience in managing the tax compliance processes.
• Ability to learn and adapt to evolving tax regulations and best practices.
• Handling multiple Tax projects at the same time
• Should have working knowledge of FTA portal for VAT, excise and corporate tax.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in
• excisable manufacturing products
• is preferred.
• Basic knowledge on UAE Corporate tax and Transfer pricing is preffered
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Work Arrangement

• **Location:**

Dubai, UAE

• **Work Mode:**

Compensation

• Competitive salary package (commensurate with experience)
• If you are a tax professional looking for an opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and are willing to move out of your tax comfort zone, we encourage you to apply!
• Don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes, as this role has a broad scope.
• If you have the desire to expand your tax knowledge and take on new challenges, we want to hear from you.