Tax Specialist (UAE Taxation)

JOB PURPOSE:

To manage and oversee UAE VAT and Corporate Tax compliance for the Group, including tax groups and standalone entities, ensuring timely and accurate filings in line with Federal Tax Authority (FTA) regulations. The role supports the implementation and maintenance of tax policies, reviews business transactions for tax implications, and acts as a key point of contact for tax audits, assessments, and E-invoicing implementation. The Tax Specialist is responsible for identifying tax risks and opportunities, supporting corporate tax provisioning and disclosures, and ensuring robust tax governance across the Group.

Key Accountabilities:

• Tax Compliance & Reporting : Prepare, review, and file VAT returns, Corporate Tax returns, and related tax filings for standalone entities and tax groups. Ensure timely compliance with UAE VAT Law, Corporate Tax Law, and FTA guidelines. Maintain accurate tax records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for audits and assessments.
• Advisory & Technical Support: Provide tax advice to finance and business teams on transactions, contracts, and business structuring. Assess VAT and Corporate Tax implications on various transactions, reimbursements, and cross-border supplies. Support implementation of VAT & Corporate Tax policies and procedures across the Group.
• E-Invoicing Implementation Support: Support e-invoicing implementation initiatives, including coordination with IT, finance, ERP vendors, and external service providers to ensure system readiness and compliance with FTA requirements. Oversee ongoing e-invoicing compliance, ensuring tax invoices, credit notes, and debit notes are issued in accordance with UAE VAT legislation, FTA guidelines, and approved system configurations.
• Tax Audits: Handle FTA audits, information requests, clarifications, and dispute resolution. Coordinate submission of documents during audits.
• Process Improvement & Controls: Review existing tax processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance. Support ERP/system enhancements for tax reporting and exception reporting. Identify tax risks and ensure appropriate controls are implemented across entities. Review adhoc transactions from a VAT and CT perspective to ensure compliance.
• Stakeholder Management: Work closely with finance teams, legal, procurement, and external tax advisors.

Job Specific Information:

• Tax Specialist will work closely with other department of finance in regard to daily queries and resolve issues by fulfilling ad-hoc requests and preparing reports within tight deadlines. Prepare and submit VAT and CT returns, with proper validation. Support E-Invoicing implementation.

Qualification:

• Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA or CTA.

Experience

• 3-5 years of minimum experience in financial planning & Tax
• Experience in direct and indirect tax is preferred.
• IFRS experience

Core Competencies

• Strong knowledge of tax laws and FTA regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent excel skills
• High attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple entities and deadlines in a group environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.