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UAE Tax Consultant (FTA Licensed)

World Comply
Dubai, UAE
fulltime
Mid-Senior
1 weeks ago
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Reporting To: F

ounder & Director

Key Responsibilities

1.

FTA Tax Agent Licence & Firm Registration

Maintain Our firm Consulting's listing on the FTA Tax Agent Register under your licence

Ensure the firm remains compliant with all FTA Tax Agent regulations and code of conduct

Manage annual renewal of the Tax Agent registration and associated documentation

Act as the named Tax Agent for the firm in all official FTA correspondence and portal activities

2. Client Portfolio Management

Manage Tax Agent appointments for all our firm clients on the EmaraTax portal (FTA Portal)

Oversee filing of VAT returns, Corporate Tax returns, and other submissions on behalf of clients

Submit voluntary disclosures, reconsideration requests, and respond to FTA queries

Handle client de-registrations, amendments, and exception applications

Represent clients in FTA audit processes and correspondence

3. Client Relationship & Communication

Serve as the primary point of contact for all clients on tax matters

Communicate filing deadlines, compliance requirements, and regulatory updates to clients

Conduct client onboarding — collect TRN details, trade licences, KYC documents, and power of attorney

Advise clients on VAT, Corporate Tax, and Excise Tax implications relevant to their business

Maintain professional relationships with business owners, CFOs, and senior management

4. Compliance Oversight

Ensure all client filings are accurate, complete, and submitted within FTA deadlines

Maintain organised, audit-ready records for every client

Monitor FTA updates, public clarifications, and regulatory changes and apply them to client matters

Identify compliance gaps in client accounts and advise on remediation

5. Internal Operations

Maintain a comprehensive deadline tracker covering the entire client portfolio

Develop and improve internal SOPs for FTA portal workflows

Coordinate with accounts, legal, and third-party auditors as needed

Train and mentor junior staff or assistants as the team grows

Qualifications & Licensing

Active FTA Tax Agent Registration (TAAN) — mandatory, no exceptions

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field

Minimum 5 years of relevant tax or accounting experience

Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, CA, or equivalent — preferred

Experience

Proven experience using the EmaraTax portal for VAT and Corporate Tax filings

Prior experience working as a Tax Agent or in a UAE tax agency/accounting firm

Familiarity with UAE VAT Law and Corporate Tax Law

Experience

managing a portfolio of SME or corporate clients independently

Experience

handling FTA audits, penalties, voluntary disclosures, or disputes is a strong advantage

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