Tax Specialist

Position Overview:

The Tax Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that the organization’s indirect tax operations comply with the VAT and other Indirect Taxes laws of the country of coverage, principles, and policies. The role involves overseeing VAT compliance, providing advisory support to internal stakeholders, and managing VAT-related litigation, audits, and disputes. This position requires a proactive and strategic individual who will work closely with cross-functional teams, especially accounting and IT, to optimize VAT processes, mitigate risks, and enhance compliance standards.

Responsibilities:

• VAT Compliance & Reporting:
• Review and consolidate VAT returns prepared by group entities, ensuring accuracy and timely filing in line with UAE VAT regulations.
• Coordinate with accounts teams across group entities to ensure the correct and efficient completion of VAT returns, maintaining an overall return calendar.
• Manage and track VAT filings across multiple entities, ensuring deadlines are met and compliance is achieved.
• Perform post-filing reviews of VAT returns to identify potential areas for correction or optimization in subsequent period
• Analyze new entities within the group to determine if VAT registration is required, and manage the VAT registration process or the applicable exceptions.
• Monitor changes in VAT regulations and assess their impact on group operations, ensuring the business is fully compliant with evolving tax laws.
• Assist in compliance with UAE Corporate Tax laws, ensuring proper filing and tax reporting.
• Support tax planning and corporate income tax optimization initiatives, helping to manage the overall Effective Tax Rate (ETR) for the group.
• Collaborate with the finance team to identify opportunities for tax savings and ensure that corporate structures are efficient and compliant with corporate tax rules.
• Timely and accurate VAT compliance across all entities, with no major errors or late filings.
• Proactive VAT advisory and resolution of queries, offering clear and effective guidance to business units and management.
• Effective management of VAT audits and disputes, ensuring minimal financial or reputational risks for the organization.
• Strong tax technical and knowledge of tax accounting skills across all areas of taxes with a specific focus to the UAE VAT laws.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with internal management as well as external parties.
• Strong analytical skills in researching complex tax matters in order to reach sound conclusions.

Skills:

• Strong experience in UAE VAT compliance, advisory, and litigation, preferably in a corporate or consulting environment.
• Deep knowledge of UAE VAT laws, including filing requirements, FTA audit procedures, and dispute resolution.
• Strong communication and advisory skills with the ability to translate complex VAT issues into practical, actionable solutions.
• Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including accounting, legal, and IT departments.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on process optimization and risk management.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Commerce / Economics / Finance/ Taxation with professional qualifications such as a CA, CPA, CTA, or other relevant to tax specialization is necessary.
• 5+ years in similar function.

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