Indirect Tax

Manager

1. Good knowledge of the UAE VAT. Knowledge of the VAT of other GCC member countries is desirable.
2. Knowledge of UAE Excise, Customs, and/or other GCC countries is desirable.
3. Experienced in preparing and reviewing VAT returns for clients in diversified industries.
4. Experienced in preparing and reviewing Excise returns for clients is desirable.
5. Experienced in providing necessary guidance to our clients, especially in relation to VAT return filing, refund, and response to queries/audits by Tax Authorities and advising clients on complex tax issues.
6. Experienced in VAT Health Check/Due Diligence etc.
7. Experienced in reviewing business structures and set-up, contracts, accounting systems, and clients' procedures on Indirect Tax implications.
8. Experienced in tax optimization and risk mitigation.
9. Experienced in handling multiple engagements and timely delivery without compromising on quality.
10. Experience in cross-functional and cross-selling work environment.
11. Experienced in business development, handling of proposals, and client follow-ups.

Assistant/Deputy Manager

1. Good knowledge of the UAE VAT. Knowledge of the VAT of other GCC member countries is desirable.
2. Knowledge of UAE Excise, Customs, and/or other GCC countries is desirable.
3. Experienced in the preparation and review of VAT returns for clients in diversified industries.
4. Experienced in preparing and reviewing Excise returns for clients is desirable.
5. Experienced in providing necessary guidance to our clients, especially with VAT return filing, refund, and response to queries/audits by Tax Authorities and advising clients on complex VAT issues.
6. Experienced in VAT Health Check/Due Diligence etc.
7. Experienced in reviewing contracts, accounting systems, and clients' procedures regarding indirect tax implications.
8. Experienced in tax optimization and risk mitigation.
9. Experience in cross-functional and cross-selling work environments is desirable.
10. Experienced in handling proposals and client follow-ups.
11. Experienced in handling multiple engagements and timely delivery without compromising on quality.

Sr. Associate

1. Good knowledge of UAE VAT.
2. Experienced in reviewing data for preparation of VAT returns to identify anomalies/ potential errors that need to be investigated.
3. Experience in preparation and filing of UAE VAT returns.
4. Experienced in handling preparation, filing, and following up on VAT refund applications.
5. Experienced in conducting VAT health checks.
6. Experience in supporting clients to respond to FTA/Tax authorities for the queries/information asked by them from clients during the audit proceedings.
7. Experienced in research on tax matters.
8. Experienced in preparing proposals.

Tax Associate

1. Good knowledge of UAE VAT.
2. Experience in Coordination with clients to collate required data for review/preparation of VAT returns.
3. Experienced in data analysis to support the seniors in preparing and reviewing VAT returns/advice.
4. Experienced in filing VAT return filings on the FTA portal and following up with clients to ensure timely VAT payments by them.
5. Experienced in the preparation of proposals.
6. Experienced in research on tax matters.

Tax Executive/Analyst

1. Working knowledge of UAE VAT.
2. Experience in assisting seniors in the preparation of reports, VAT computations, VAT returns, Refunds, and Registration/Deregistration applications.
3. Experience in coordination with clients to collate required data for engagements.

Desired Candidate Profile

Manager

1. Must be a quick learner to understand client’s business and experienced in interpreting the VAT articles in the legislation to advise on the tax positions to the clients.
2. Apt in creating processes, flowcharts, and standards templates from a VAT perspective for providing services to clients.
3. Lead and assist the Director/Partner in client management for new and existing relationships.
4. Provide guidance/training to team members and the internal department on Indirect Tax related matters.
5. Guide and mentor junior members of the team.
6. Minimum of 5 - 7 years' experience in UAE VAT.
7. Experience handling Excise and Customs in UAE/GCC countries would be an added advantage.
8. Prior working experience in consulting firms, preferably Big4 or Big 10, is preferred.
9. Candidate should have ACA/ACCA/CPA/CTA Qualifications.
10. Understanding of how ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics, Navision, Sun System) work and how to manage data efficiently is desirable.
11. Excellent English communication skills, both speaking and writing.
12. Commercially driven.

Assistant/Deputy Manager

1. Must be a quick learner to understand client’s business and experienced in interpreting the VAT articles in the legislation to advise on the tax positions to the clients.
2. Apt in creating processes, flowcharts, and standards templates from a VAT perspective for serving clients.
3. Lead and assist the Manager/Director/Partner in client management for new and existing relationships.
4. Exposure to business development is desirable.
5. Provide guidance/training to team members and the internal department on Indirect Tax related matters.
6. Guide and mentor junior members of the team.
7. Minimum of 4-5 years' experience in UAE VAT. Experience in handling Excise and Customs in UAE/GCC countries would be an added advantage.
8. Prior working experience in consulting firms, preferably Big4 or Big 10, is preferred.
9. Candidate should have ACA/ACCA/CPA/CTA Qualifications.
10. Excellent skills in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint in particular).
11. Understanding of how ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics, Navision, Sun System) work and how to manage data efficiently is desirable.
12. Excellent English communication skills, both speaking and writing.
13. Commercially driven.

Sr. Associate

1. Able to plan, monitor, and complete the tasks to provide timely deliverables.
2. Ability to work on multiple engagements and ensure timely deliverables.
3. A minimum of 2-4 years' experience in UAE VAT.
4. Experience handling Excise and Customs matters in the UAE/GCC would be an added advantage.
5. Candidate should have ACA/ACCA/CPA/CTA Qualifications.
6. Excellent skills in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint in particular).
7. Understanding of how ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics, Navision, Sun System) work and how to manage data efficiently is desirable.
8. Excellent English communication skills, both speaking and writing.

Tax Associate

1. Stay abreast of VAT developments in the UAE.
2. Ability to assist with handling correspondence with the FTA and participate in handling tax audits.
3. Minimum of 2-3 years experience in UAE VAT.
4. Ideally qualified Commerce/ Law Graduate/ CA / CPA / ACCA.
5. Excellent skills in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint in particular) and working knowledge of ERP Systems.
6. Analytical skills.
7. Good interpersonal skills, effective communicator and team player (fluent in English, spoken and written).

Tax Executive/Analyst

1. Ability to analyze and understand the commercial aspects of various transactions/ industries that may have a potential tax impact.
2. Ensuring accurate and timely processing of tax payments by clients.
3. Staying abreast of tax developments/updates about UAE VAT.
4. 1- 2 years of experience in VAT.
5. Ideally, qualified Commerce/ Law Graduate / Inter CA/ ACCA partly qualified.
6. Excellent skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
7. Working knowledge in ERP Systems and usage of tax databases will be an added advantage.
8. Grasping and analytical abilities.
9. Good at interpersonal relationship management, communication, analytical thinking, and team player.
10. Proficiency in spoken and written English is a must.