Tax Associate

About This Role

Overview

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented semi or qualified Chartered Accountant with hands-on experience in UAE taxation to join our growing finance team. This role will focus on ensuring compliance with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations, managing tax audits, and providing proactive tax advisory to minimize liabilities and support business strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in UAE tax law, and a practical, solutions-oriented mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and file accurate VAT and Corporate Tax returns in line with FTA regulations.
• Ensure timely payment of tax liabilities and maintain compliance with all UAE tax obligations.
• Handle tax assessments, audits, and correspondence with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).
• Provide tax planning strategies to minimize tax exposure and optimize tax efficiency.
• Keep updated with changes in UAE tax laws, regulations, and reporting standards.
• Analyze contracts, transactions, and financial statements for tax implications.
• Support in year-end closing processes and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of tax records for audit and legal compliance.
• Collaborate with the finance team to incorporate tax insights into financial reporting and forecasting.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified chartered accountant (CA) certification or semi qualified is mandatory.
• Minimum 2-3 years of UAE experience in Taxation (VAT & Corporate Tax).
• Strong knowledge of UAE Tax Law, FTA procedures, and international tax principles.
• Proficiency in accounting and ERP software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks, Zoho Books, or SAP).
• Solid understanding of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Good command of MS Excel and financial analysis tools.

Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED12,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Can you join immediately

Experience:

• UAE VAT/ CT : 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Qualified/ Semi Qualified CA/ ACCA/CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: In person