TAX Specialist
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We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Tax Specialist to join our finance department.
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We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented **Tax Specialist** to join our finance department.
The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the UAE’s evolving tax landscape, specifically regarding **Corporate Tax (CT)** and **Value Added Tax (VAT)**, ensuring full compliance and optimized tax positioning for the organization.
1. Corporate Tax (CT) Management
- Oversee the calculation, preparation, and timely filing of UAE Corporate Tax returns in accordance with Federal Tax Authority (FTA) regulations.
- Identify and implement tax-efficient structures and strategies to minimize liabilities while maintaining legal compliance.
- Monitor permanent establishment risks and manage transfer pricing documentation requirements.
2. VAT Compliance & Reporting
- Manage the end-to-end VAT process, including the preparation and submission of monthly/quarterly VAT returns.
- Perform regular reconciliations between VAT accounts and the general ledger.
- Conduct internal audits of invoices and financial records to ensure correct VAT treatment (Standard Rated, Zero-Rated, and Exempt).
3. Advisory & Strategy
- Act as the internal subject matter expert on FTA laws, providing guidance to various departments on the tax implications of commercial contracts and transactions.
- Lead tax planning initiatives for new business ventures, mergers, or acquisitions within the UAE.
- Liaise with external auditors and tax authorities during official audits or inspections.
4. Documentation & Research
- Maintain comprehensive records and supporting documentation for all tax filings to ensure audit readiness.
- Stay updated on amendments to UAE tax legislation and international tax standards (BEPS, OECD) affecting local operations.
- **Requirements:**
- Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience.
- 5+ years of experience in the UAE managing tax-related matters.
- Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Professional qualification (CA, CMA, ACCA etc )
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