Job Title: Senior Tax Specialist

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Specialist to join a leading diversified group based in Dubai. This role primarily focuses on UAE VAT compliance and advisory (80%), with additional responsibilities in corporate and international tax matters. The ideal candidate will oversee VAT operations, ensure regulatory compliance, manage audits and disputes, and provide expert tax advice to internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

VAT Compliance & Reporting:

• Review and consolidate VAT returns for group entities ensuring accuracy and timely filing as per UAE VAT regulations.

• Maintain a centralized VAT return calendar and manage VAT filings across all entities.

• Conduct post-filing reviews to identify and implement improvements.

Advisory & Analysis:

• Provide practical VAT advisory and solutions to internal departments.

• Conduct VAT impact assessments for new projects and review contracts for correct VAT treatment.

VAT Registration & Compliance:

• Assess VAT registration requirements for new entities and oversee the registration process.

• Monitor regulatory updates to ensure ongoing group compliance with UAE VAT laws.

Tax Group Management:

• Assist in managing the VAT tax group structure, including member additions or removals.

FTA Audit & Disputes:

• Support VAT audits and disputes with the Federal Tax Authority, handling documentation, appeals, and communication.

ERP Integration & IT Collaboration:

• Work with IT teams to integrate VAT compliance within ERP systems and support VAT automation initiatives.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to UAE regulations such as ESR, AML, FATCA, and CRS, overseeing accurate filings and reporting.

Training & Process Improvement:

• Conduct VAT compliance training sessions and promote best practices.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance VAT compliance and reduce tax risks.

Corporate Tax:

• Support corporate tax compliance, reporting, and filing according to UAE laws.

• Contribute to tax planning efforts and managing the group’s Effective Tax Rate (ETR).

• Manage tax provisions and provide advisory support on corporate tax matters.

Performance Expectations:

• Ensure timely and error-free VAT compliance across all entities.

• Proactively resolve VAT-related queries and provide expert internal support.

• Manage FTA audits effectively with minimal risk exposure.

• Lead VAT system enhancements and internal training initiatives.

• Receive positive feedback from internal stakeholders on advisory quality and impact.

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 5 years of UAE VAT compliance, advisory, and audit/dispute management experience.

• Deep knowledge of UAE VAT laws and FTA processes.

• Experience in corporate or consulting tax environments.

• Strong advisory, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).

• Ability to work cross-functionally with finance, IT, and other teams.

• Strong tax technical expertise in VAT and corporate tax.

• Strategic thinker with experience managing multiple concurrent projects.

• Self-motivated, proactive, commercially astute, and results-oriented.

Job Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity to work with a reputed and diversified group in Dubai.

• Strategic role with high visibility within the finance and tax team.

• Exposure to various tax disciplines and business operations.

• Dynamic work environment with ongoing growth opportunities.