Senior Tax and Accounting Expert - UAE
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Job Title: Senior Tax and Accounting Expert - UAE Location: Dubai Industry: Accounting, VAT & Corporate Tax Advisory Employment Type: Full-time ROLE OVERVIEW We are seeking a senior accounting & tax professional with proven leadership skills to lead and manage an accounting and tax team.
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Overview
Job Title: Senior Tax and Accounting Expert - UAE
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.
Leadership & Team Management
- 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
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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