Senior Tax Associate
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Department: Tax & Advisory Reports To: Accounting & Tax Manager Employment Type: Full-Time Company Description KBA Accounting & Advisory is an award-winning accounting, tax, and financial consulting firm based in Dubai, serving businesses across the UAE and GCC.
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Company Description
KBA Accounting & Advisory is an award-winning accounting, tax, and financial consulting firm based in Dubai, serving businesses across the UAE and GCC.
The company is registered with the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and specializes in VAT consultancy, Corporate Tax, accounting, auditing, payroll, and financial advisory services.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Tax Associate to join our growing tax and advisory team.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling UAE VAT and UAE Corporate Tax compliance, tax advisory support, client coordination, and ensuring full compliance with FTA regulations.
The role requires strong technical tax knowledge, analytical capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple client portfolios in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Candidates must currently be residing in the UAE.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and submit accurate UAE VAT and UAE Corporate Tax returns.
- Ensure compliance with UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) regulations and filing deadlines.
- Handle VAT registration, deregistration, amendments, and voluntary disclosures.
- Conduct tax reconciliations, tax health checks, and compliance reviews.
- Support clients during FTA audits, assessments, and tax inquiries.
- Provide tax advisory support and recommendations based on UAE tax regulations.
- Review financial records, contracts, and transactions from a tax perspective.
- Coordinate with accounting and finance teams to ensure proper tax reporting.
- Prepare tax reports, schedules, and supporting documentation for management and clients.
- Stay updated with UAE tax law changes, FTA updates, and best practices.
- Assist in improving internal tax procedures and compliance controls.
- Support multiple clients across different industries within the UAE/GCC market.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
- Minimum 4+ years of experience in Tax within the UAE.
- Strong hands-on experience in UAE VAT and UAE Corporate Tax.
- Candidates must currently be residing in the UAE
- Good knowledge of the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) regulations and compliance procedures.
- Experience in tax filing, reconciliation, tax compliance, and advisory services.
- Experience within accounting firms, tax consultancy firms, or advisory firms is preferred.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
- Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, or CA are an advantage.
Preferred Skills
- Strong client management and communication skills.
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Commercial awareness and consulting mindset.
- To apply, please send your CV to [email protected]
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