Description:
Key Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
The role revolves around VAT and ESR compliances in UAE region and would broadly involve the following responsibilities:
- The candidate would be responsible for managing end to end compliances for the clients assigned to the team
- Conducting and managing VAT Health Checks for clients across various industries
- Regular – monthly, quarterly - compliances to be carried out without any delays [such as VAT returns reviews]
- Responsible for maintaining the backup data i.e., VAT return workings in FAF, in relation to all tax compliances
- Preparing and reviewing advisories, memos, health check report, technical clarification etc.
- Providing ad-hoc advice to clients
- Experience in handling litigation with FTA/TDRC such as filing of reconsideration application, penalty waiver request, request to TDRC, etc.
- Complete knowledge of the functionalities of FTA Portal along with experience in tasks such as VAT registration amendment, filing technical clarification, voluntary disclosure etc.
- Providing comprehensive training to the client for all tax laws, updates and related implications
- Continuously updating oneself and the team with the changing tax regime of UAE
- Analysis and preparation of ESR notification and report and conducting discussion meetings with clients
- Reviewing tasks performed by a team of senior and junior associates and Assistant Manager to assure end-to-end communication with all clients
- Review of proposals and engagement letters to be shared with clients/prospective clients
- Passion for business development and getting new clients
- Uphold the firms code of ethics and business conduct whilst working with the team and clients
- Ensure regular updates and articles from the team are shared to be published on company’s digital platforms
- Responsible for overall team’s deliverables & performance
- Regular monitoring of tasks and assignments to provide track updates to senior management
Job Requirements for the role
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in VAT laws, regulations, procedures, compliance in UAE
- Up to date with the knowledge of VAT laws, regulations, procedures, guides, public clarifications in UAE
- Experience in managing people and generating productive results from a team
- Must have one of the following certifications – ACCA/CA/CPA/Law
- Knowledge of European Tax System is an advantage
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Effective & efficient utilization of resources to ensure maximum billability & profitable assignments
- UAE driving license is a plus
You should also have
· Passion for consulting
· An open-minded attitude with the ability to be creative with ideas
· Effective organizational, management and communication skills
· A performance driven attitude
· An eye for detail and accuracy
· An analytical and solution driven approach