Job Title: Tax Accountant
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Manufacturing Cigarette / Tobacco
Location: Dubai (JAFZA)
Duration: Long Term
Salary: AED 4,000 (+/-) + Standard UAE Benefits
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced
Tax Accountant / Tax Consultant with strong hands-on experience in
UAE Tax Legislation, specifically within
JAFZA Free Zone and the
Cigarette/Tobacco Manufacturing Industry. The ideal candidate must have in-depth practical knowledge of
Corporate Tax, VAT, and Excise Tax, including compliance, reporting, and advisory in a regulated industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Compliance & Reporting:
- Prepare, review, and file Corporate Tax, VAT, and Excise Tax returns in accordance with UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) regulations.
- Manage Excise Tax compliance specific to tobacco products, including product registration, excise declarations, and stock movement tracking.
- Ensure compliance with JAFZA Free Zone tax regulations and maintain eligibility for applicable tax benefits.
- Prepare and submit quarterly and annual tax reports accurately and on time.
- Estimate, track, and reconcile tax liabilities and payments.
Tax Advisory & Strategy
- Identify tax-saving opportunities and recommend tax-efficient strategies aligned with business and regulatory requirements
- Prepare tax research memos, technical opinions, and advisory reports related to Corporate Tax, VAT, and Excise Tax
- Monitor changes in UAE tax laws, FTA guidelines, and JAFZA regulations and assess their impact on business operations
- Support management with tax planning initiatives related to manufacturing, imports/exports, and excise-controlled goods
Documentation & Coordination
- Maintain and organize the company's tax database, records, and supporting documentation.
- Prepare and review necessary paperwork for tax registrations, deregistration, audits, and refunds.
- Liaise with internal and external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
- Attend meetings with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and other relevant authorities on tax-related matters.
Operational Oversight
- Supervise day-to-day tax-related activities and ensure adherence to internal Tax Policies and Guidelines.
- Monitor progress and deliverables, identify risks, escalate issues when required, and implement process improvements.
- Share relevant tax and financial data with the accounting and finance teams to ensure accurate reporting.
- Establish and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Skills And Attributes For Success
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent command of English.
- Ability to work independently in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
Qualifications
- Professionally qualified in Accounting or Tax.
- CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Tax Consulting/Tax Advisory.
- Very strong practical knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, and Excise Tax.
- Proven experience in a large-scale industrial or manufacturing company, preferably within the cigarette/tobacco sector
Hands-on experience with
JAFZA Free Zone operations, including compliance and regulatory requirements related to excise-controlled goods.
