Head of Tax for VAT

Confidential Company

Employer Active

Posted 1 hrs ago

Experience

8 - 12 Years

Job Location

Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Education

Bachelor of Commerce(Commerce), Master of Commerce(Commerce), Chartered Accountant(Chartered Accountant)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Advising entities and external clients on VAT matters, delivering timely, practical, and accurate tax advice across a wide range of business activities.

  • Leading the implementation of UAE e-Invoicing within the company and supporting affected stakeholders through the transition.

  • Advising on transactional matters, including acquisitions and disposals, covering structuring, due diligence, and reviewing legal documentation in collaboration with internal legal, finance teams, and external advisors.

  • Providing ongoing VAT advisory support on financing, refinancing, mergers, restructurings, and operational changes, ensuring tax risks are identified and managed appropriately.

  • Overseeing VAT compliance processes, including review of VAT filings, ensuring obligations are met, and best practices are followed.

  • Managing relationships with external advisors and the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA), including handling audits, enquiries, and dispute matters.

  • Driving internal tax governance, process improvements, and training initiatives to enhance VAT awareness across the organisation.

Desired Candidate Profile

  • Strong VAT advisory background with significant UAE VAT experience, ideally gained within a Big 4 accounting firm or law firm.

  • Minimum of eight years’ experience, currently operating at a manager or senior manager level or equivalent.

  • Demonstrated experience in providing high-quality, practical VAT advice in a fast-paced environment, including working closely with cross-functional teams.

  • Experience dealing with tax authorities, including handling audits, disputes, and formal correspondence.

  • Exposure to tax risk management, compliance oversight, and governance frameworks.

  • Knowledge of UAE Corporate Income Tax is advantageous.

  • Relevant academic background in tax, law, accounting, or a related field.

  • Strong project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously.

  • Ability to quickly understand complex issues, distil key tax implications, and communicate clearly to non-tax stakeholders.

  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-driven, with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Employment Type

    Contract

Company Industry

  • Accounting & Auditing

Department / Functional Area

  • Accounts
  • Taxation
  • Audit
  • Company Secretary

Keywords

  • VAT Return
  • Tax Invoice
  • Tax Manager
  • Tax Planning
  • VAT Manager
  • VAT Returns
  • Tax Audits

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