Assistant Manager - TAX

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Assistant Manager to join our team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the Direct and Indirect Tax Managers on various tax projects, compliances and advisories from external stakeholders, etc.

This role will primarily focus on Indirect Tax , including UAE VAT and Excise Tax compliance, while also supporting Corporate Tax matters with an emphasis on Transfer Pricing . The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in UAE tax compliance and the ability to liaise effectively with internal stakeholders, external advisors, auditors, and tax authorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and plan end-to-end Group VAT and excise compliance processes for UAE entities on a monthly basis.
• Support the Direct and Indirect Tax Managers in addressing ad hoc tax queries from business stakeholders.
• Assist on excise product registrations and application of digital tax stamps
• Support VAT group administration activities, including reconciliations, forecasting, and accounting postings.
• Ensure readiness for tax audits (Indirect and Direct Tax) and support during audits and assessments.
• Transfer Pricing - Assistance with TP margin analysis and Local files completion
• Corporate Tax – Assist the Corporate Tax manager in computation of intercompany recharges on a quarterly basis
• Corporate Tax – Assist the Corporate Tax manager in Group tax computations on a quarterly basis
• Participate in special tax projects, including VAT refund claims, automation initiatives, e-invoicing implementation, and process improvements.
• Support the administration and monitoring of Tax SOX compliance controls.
• Act as a liaison between finance teams, auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities
• Support leadership in embedding strong governance and compliance culture

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification or actively testing for such a qualification.
• Proven experience in tax compliance and reporting.
• UAE experience of 3 – 5 years
• Strong knowledge of VAT and Excise tax regulations in the UAE.
• Basic knowledge of Transfer Pricing

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP systems, and tax/reporting tools
• Hands-on experience in managing the tax compliance processes.
• Ability to learn and adapt to evolving tax regulations and best practices.
• Handling multiple Tax projects at the same time
• Should have working knowledge of FTA portal for VAT, excise and corporate tax.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in excisable manufacturing products is preferred.
• Transfer pricing experience is desirable
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Work Arrangement:

• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Work Mode: On-site

Compensation:

• Competitive salary package (commensurate with experience)

If you are a tax professional looking for an opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and are willing to move out of your tax comfort zone, we encourage you to apply! Don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes, as this role has a broad scope. If you have the desire to expand your tax knowledge and take on new challenges, we want to hear from you.