Tax Associate

Role Overview

Company

UAE VAT Responsibilities

• Handle UAE VAT compliance for assigned clients and prepare or review VAT returns and supporting calculations.
• Review transactions, invoices, and documentation for correct VAT treatment.
• Assist with VAT registrations, deregistrations, applications, and EmaraTax submissions.
• Identify compliance gaps, support reconciliations, and assist with VAT audits, assessments, voluntary disclosures, and clarification requests.
• Keep current with UAE VAT legislation, regulations, and FTA guidance.

UAE Corporate Tax Responsibilities

• Support Corporate Tax registration and compliance requirements.
• Assist with Corporate Tax returns, calculations, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Analyse financial statements and accounting records for taxable income and applicable adjustments.
• Research UAE Corporate Tax legislation and FTA guidance and support tax advisory assignments.

Client and Team Support

• Communicate with clients to collect documents, confirmations, financial information, and supporting schedules.
• Explain VAT and Corporate Tax requirements in a clear and practical manner.
• Prepare tax reports, working papers, calculations, and client deliverables.
• Coordinate with accounting and audit teams and maintain confidential client records.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Commerce, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant UAE VAT and/or Corporate Tax experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of UAE VAT regulations and compliance requirements.
• Good working knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax and experience preparing or reviewing VAT returns.
• Experience with the UAE FTA and EmaraTax portal.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Good analytical, numerical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and meet tax filing deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Corporate Tax return preparation and calculations are highly preferred.
• Experience with Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Xero, Tally, or similar accounting platforms is advantageous.
• UAE VAT or Corporate Tax certification or training is advantageous.
• ACCA, CA, CMA, CPA, or an equivalent full or part-qualified professional qualification is advantageous.
• Experience in professional services, handling UAE SME clients, or supporting FTA correspondence and audits is advantageous.

Work Location

• The role is based in Dubai and the source states that work is in person.

Compensation

• Pay starts from AED 4,000 per month.