Assistant Manager Indirect Tax
The Assistant Manager Indirect Tax will be responsible for managing the end-to-end VAT and ESR compliance requirements for assigned clients. The role involves conducting health checks, preparing technical advisory documents, managing client relationships, and overseeing a team of junior professionals to ensure timely and accurate tax reporting and advisory services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual VAT compliance for a portfolio of clients across diverse industries.
- Conduct comprehensive VAT Health Checks and prepare detailed reports with findings and recommendations.
- Prepare VAT advisory notes, technical memos, clarifications, and other client deliverables.
- Maintain accurate VAT return workings and documentation (FAF) to support all tax filings and compliance.
- Provide timely, ad-hoc tax advisory services to clients.
- Handle litigation processes including filing reconsideration applications, penalty waiver requests, and TDRC representations.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of the FTA portal, including tasks such as VAT registration/amendment, voluntary disclosures, and technical clarifications.
- Analyze clients ESR applicability and assist with the preparation and submission of ESR notifications and reports.
- Review and guide work done by senior and junior associates ensuring quality and accuracy.
- Ensure seamless communication and coordination with clients regarding ongoing engagements and deliverables.
- Conduct training sessions for clients and internal teams on updates to UAE tax laws and their implications.
- Stay updated with the latest regulatory changes, tax rulings, and FTA guidelines.
- Identify opportunities for new client acquisition and cross-selling of services.
- Assist in the preparation of proposals and engagement letters for prospective clients.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
Key Requirements:
- CA / ACCA / CPA / Master's in Tax or Finance preferred.
- 46 years of relevant experience in Indirect Tax with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Strong understanding of UAE VAT Law, FTA portal operations, ESR regulations, and practical litigation experience.
- Proficiency in Excel, FAF workings, and general tax software/portals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex information clearly.
- Strong team management, review, and delegation skills.
- Ability to build trusted relationships with clients and anticipate their business needs.
