Purpose of the Job
Tax Specialist will be working closely with line manager in ensuring that organisation's interest are well covered from a tax perspective. The day-to-day work would entail assistance to the internal tax team, primarily concentrating on UAE tax matters - including corporate tax, transfer pricing, and VAT - as well as international tax issues in the relevant jurisdictions.
Job Profile
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the collection and analysis of data and preparation of relevant returns/ documentation as required under the UAE corporate tax and transfer pricing regulations.
- Assist in the collation of data and timely and accurate preparation, filing, and reconciliation of VAT returns in accordance with applicable VAT regulations.
- Support initiatives related to cross-border taxation, including matters involving transfer pricing, treaty application, and international tax structuring.
- Support tax compliance activities, including the preparation of tax returns, transfer pricing documentation, audit assistance, and maintenance of supporting records.
- Contribute to the development of internal technical memoranda, guidance documents, and assessments of tax implications.
- Review tax invoices and documentation to ensure compliance with the applicable VAT regulations.
- Assist in implementation of e-invoicing and other indirect tax related initiatives.
- Monitor and analyse tax legislation and regulatory changes and discuss with line manager on their potential impact on the company's tax obligations.
- Prepare documentation, working papers, and presentation materials for internal stakeholders and review processes.
- Support in identification and mitigation of tax risks to ensure the organization is prepared for tax audits.
- Collaborate with the line manager to engage with local tax authorities and external consultants on tax-related matters, ensuring regulatory compliance and facilitating the smooth execution of projects.
Qualifications
- Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar field.
- Having worked in Big 4 or a tax environment managing tax operational and audit matters for diversified businesses will be an advantage.
Tax Knowledge
- Good practical and technical tax knowledge of UAE tax laws and strong understanding of global trends such as e-invoicing etc.,
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.), and tax software.
Soft Skills
- Able to work as part of a team and under pressure, handle multiple tasks and meet required deadlines.
- Analytical mindset, problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and stakeholder management.
Other Requirements
- Experience in accounting concepts and tax regulations, laws and standards.
