Senior Tax Specialist

VAT Compliance & Reporting:

* Review and consolidate VAT returns for group entities to ensure accuracy and timely submissions in accordance with UAE VAT regulations.

* Maintain a central VAT return calendar and manage VAT filings across entities.

* Conduct post-filing reviews to identify improvement areas.

Advisory & Analysis:

* Provide advisory support and practical VAT solutions to internal stakeholders.

* Conduct VAT impact assessments for new initiatives and review contracts to ensure correct VAT treatment and efficiency.

VAT Registration & Compliance:

* Assess VAT registration requirements for new entities and manage the process.

* Monitor regulatory changes and ensure group compliance with evolving UAE VAT laws.

Tax Group Management:

* Assist with the management and structuring of the VAT tax group, including adding/removing members.

FTA Audit & Disputes:

* Support VAT audits and disputes with the FTA, including documentation, appeals, and correspondence.

ERP Integration & Collaboration with IT:

* Collaborate with IT teams to embed VAT compliance into ERP systems and support VAT automation initiatives.

Regulatory Compliance:

* Ensure adherence to UAE regulations, including ESR, AML, FATCA, and CRS, overseeing accurate filings and reporting.

* Training & Process Improvement:

* Conduct training sessions on VAT compliance and best practices.

* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance VAT compliance and reduce tax risk.

Corporate Tax:

* Support corporate tax compliance, filing, and reporting as per UAE laws.

* Contribute to tax planning and initiatives aimed at managing the group's Effective Tax Rate (ETR).

* Manage tax provisions and provide advisory support on corporate tax matters.

Performance Expectations:

* Achieve timely, error-free VAT compliance across all entities.

* Proactively resolve VAT queries and provide valuable internal support.

* Manage FTA audits with minimal risk exposure.

* Lead VAT system enhancements and internal training programs.

* Gain positive feedback from internal stakeholders for advisory quality and effectiveness.

Job Offer

* Competitive salary and benefits

* Opportunity to work with a well-known and diversified group in Dubai

* Strategic, high-visibility role within the finance and tax team

* Exposure to a broad range of tax disciplines and business operations

* A dynamic environment with ongoing opportunities for learning and development

Requirements:

* Minimum 5 years of experience in UAE VAT compliance, advisory, and audit/dispute management

* In-depth knowledge of UAE VAT laws and FTA procedures

* Experience in a corporate or consulting tax environment

* Strong advisory, communication, and problem-solving skills

* Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)

* Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, especially with finance and IT

* Strong tax technical expertise across VAT and broader corporate tax

* Strategic mindset with a track record of managing concurrent initiatives

* Self-motivated, proactive, commercially astute, and results-driven