Indirect Tax Manager

Who we are:

MBG Corporate Services is an independent and international organization which innovates and strategizes, to develop sustainable solutions with a professional and personalized approach to drive business transformation globally. We are committed to deliver our value-added services.

Established in the year 2002, with nearly two decades of experience we have served more than 100 Fortune 500 companies across the Middle East, India, Singapore, Japan, China, and Europe. We understand business in India and beyond. Our Presence in UAE, China, India, Europe, Singapore, and Japan allows us to work with diverse companies from across the globe and across multiple industries, with the highest level of customer understanding and agility, that differentiates us in the region.

Website: mbgcorp.com

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end Excise Tax compliance for clients, including registration, deregistration, returns, stock movement declarations, and product classifications.

Review clients excise tax processes, identify gaps, and recommend improvements aligned with UAE tax laws.

Provide technical advisory to clients on excise tax applicability, Designated Zones, import/export transactions, and supply chain structures.

Conduct excise tax impact assessments, product taxability reviews, and SKU classification checks.

Assist clients with FTA audits, clarifications, voluntary disclosures, reconsideration requests, and documentation.

Coordinate with customs, warehouses, and designated zones to ensure proper excise tax treatment.

Prepare training materials and deliver sessions to clients on excise tax regulations and updates.

Support business development by contributing to proposals, client pitches, and thought leadership articles.

Work closely with VAT, Customs, and Corporate Tax teams to provide integrated tax solutions.

Qualifications & Skills

CA / ACCA / CPA or other recognized accounting/tax qualification preferred.

Minimum 35 years of experience in UAE Excise Tax; consulting or professional services firm experience is highly preferred.

Strong knowledge of UAE Excise Tax Law, FTA guidelines, Designated Zones, and customs interfaces.

Advanced understanding of excisable goods (energy drinks, tobacco, sweetened beverages, electronic smoking devices, etc.).

Experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Tally) and FTA portal operations