UAE Tax Consultant (FTA Licensed)
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Job Title: UAE Tax Consultant (FTA Licensed) Department: Tax & Compliance Reporting To: F ounder & Director Location: Dubai, UAE - On-site Employment Type: Full-Time License Required: Active FTA Tax Agent Registration (TAAN) Start Date: Immediate KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1.
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Reporting To: F
ounder & Director
Key Responsibilities
1.
FTA Tax Agent Licence & Firm Registration
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Maintain Our firm Consulting's listing on the FTA Tax Agent Register under your licence
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Ensure the firm remains compliant with all FTA Tax Agent regulations and code of conduct
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Manage annual renewal of the Tax Agent registration and associated documentation
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Act as the named Tax Agent for the firm in all official FTA correspondence and portal activities
2. Client Portfolio Management
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Manage Tax Agent appointments for all our firm clients on the EmaraTax portal (FTA Portal)
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Oversee filing of VAT returns, Corporate Tax returns, and other submissions on behalf of clients
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Submit voluntary disclosures, reconsideration requests, and respond to FTA queries
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Handle client de-registrations, amendments, and exception applications
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Represent clients in FTA audit processes and correspondence
3. Client Relationship & Communication
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Serve as the primary point of contact for all clients on tax matters
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Communicate filing deadlines, compliance requirements, and regulatory updates to clients
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Conduct client onboarding — collect TRN details, trade licences, KYC documents, and power of attorney
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Advise clients on VAT, Corporate Tax, and Excise Tax implications relevant to their business
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Maintain professional relationships with business owners, CFOs, and senior management
4. Compliance Oversight
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Ensure all client filings are accurate, complete, and submitted within FTA deadlines
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Maintain organised, audit-ready records for every client
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Monitor FTA updates, public clarifications, and regulatory changes and apply them to client matters
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Identify compliance gaps in client accounts and advise on remediation
5. Internal Operations
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Maintain a comprehensive deadline tracker covering the entire client portfolio
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Develop and improve internal SOPs for FTA portal workflows
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Coordinate with accounts, legal, and third-party auditors as needed
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Train and mentor junior staff or assistants as the team grows
Qualifications & Licensing
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Active FTA Tax Agent Registration (TAAN) — mandatory, no exceptions
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field
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Minimum 5 years of relevant tax or accounting experience
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Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, CA, or equivalent — preferred
Experience
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Proven experience using the EmaraTax portal for VAT and Corporate Tax filings
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Prior experience working as a Tax Agent or in a UAE tax agency/accounting firm
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Familiarity with UAE VAT Law and Corporate Tax Law
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Experience
managing a portfolio of SME or corporate clients independently
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Experience
handling FTA audits, penalties, voluntary disclosures, or disputes is a strong advantage
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