A global, independent professional services organization specializing in Audit & Assurance, Business Setup, Tax Advisory and Risk Advisory is seeking an experienced Tax Consultant for Manager and Senior Manager roles.
Location: UAE (Dubai)
Level: Manager / Senior Manager
Function: Tax Advisory & Compliance
Key Responsibilities:
- Advisory Services:
- Provide high-quality VAT consulting and advisory services to clients.
- Advise on complex VAT matters such as cross-border transactions, supply chain structuring, mergers, and acquisitions.
- Support clients in VAT impact assessments, implementation, and optimization.
- Compliance & Review:
- Oversee VAT registration, return preparation, and filing processes.
- Review VAT returns and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with legislation.
- Assist clients with VAT audits and liaise with tax authorities when required.
- Client Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
- Identify business development opportunities and contribute to proposal writing and presentations.
- Provide proactive updates on VAT law changes and potential client impacts.
- Team Leadership:
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of VAT professionals.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation effectively.
- Ensure knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team.
- Regulatory Awareness:
- Stay up to date with evolving VAT legislation, case law, and international tax trends.
- Interpret and communicate complex tax updates to clients and internal teams.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Professional qualification - CA
- 10 + years of post qualification experience with at least 5 + years in UAE VAT experience
- In-depth knowledge of VAT regulations and strong technical skills in tax interpretation.
- Experience with ERP systems and VAT reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or specialized tax software).
