Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

1. UAE Tax Compliance & Filings

Assist in preparation, and submission of VAT returns and Corporate Tax filings in compliance with UAE tax laws.

Ensure adherence to requirements set by the Federal Tax Authority (UAE VAT Law, its Executive Regulations and Corporate Tax Law and its Executive Regulations), including documentation, record-keeping, and audit readiness.

Monitor changes in UAE tax regulations and assess their impact on the Bank.

Ensure accuracy, completeness, process ownership (returns, reconciliations, documentation) and timely submission of all tax filings.

Maintain supporting documentation and audit trails for all tax positions.

2. Operational Tax Support

Support day-to-day tax operations, including review of transactions, reconciliations, GL entries, tax returns and product structures from a tax perspective.

Review accounting entries and transactions from a tax perspective.

Develop, monitor and enhance functional procedures, process and position papers to improve efficiency, compliance and governance.

3. Business Partnering & Advisory

Provide tax support on new banking products, digital initiatives, and structured transactions.

Work closely with business and finance teams to embed tax controls in processes.

Support embedding tax responsibilities within first-line functions to avoid centralization risk.

4. Tax Risk Management & Controls

Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks, particularly those arising from process gaps or unclear ownership across departments.

Strengthen internal controls and ensure alignment with tax governance frameworks.

Support internal audit, external audit, including responding to tax authority queries.

5. Tax Audits & Authority Engagement

Support management of tax audits, inquiries, and reviews by the Federal Tax Authority.

Coordinate responses, documentation, and follow-ups with external advisors where required.

6. Process Improvement & Automation

Enhance tax processes, controls, and documentation to reduce manual dependency and operational risk.

Support tax-related system enhancements, including tax reporting and automation tools.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience

Professional qualification: CA, CPA, ACCA, ADIT or equivalent (mandatory).
5 7 years of relevant experience in tax.
Experience with Big 4 / UAE Financial Services / Banking sector preferable.
Strong working knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax laws, particularly as applicable to financial institutions.

Skills & Competencies

Strong technical knowledge of UAE tax laws and financial services VAT treatment.
Good understanding of financial systems and accounting principles.
Effective stakeholder engagement across multiple functions.
High attention to detail with strong documentation discipline.
Excellent English language written and verbal communication.
Highly competent in MS Excel, and other MS Office Applications

Key Attributes

Strong sense of ownership, integrity and accountability
Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Resilient under pressure with the ability to manage competing priorities

UAE VAT Specialist VAM Systems

UAE VAT Specialist
VAM Systems