Tax Accountant

The Tax Accountant is responsible for ensuring compliance with UAE tax laws, including VAT, corporate tax, and excise duties while optimizing tax efficiency for the company. This role involves preparing and filing tax returns, conducting tax reconciliations, analyzing tax liabilities, and staying updated with UAE tax regulations. By maintaining accurate records and advising on tax matters, the Tax Accountant helps minimize risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and support strategic financial planning.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare and file VAT returns, ensuring compliance with UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) regulations.
• Manage corporate tax calculations, filings, and submissions as per UAE tax laws.
• Monitor and handle excise tax obligations if applicable to specific vehicle imports.
• Ensure timely payment of taxes and maintain accurate tax records for audits.
  
  
  

2. Tax Planning & Advisory

• Analyze tax implications on vehicle sales, leasing, and imports/exports.
• Advise on tax-efficient strategies related to automobile trading and financing.
• Assist in structuring tax-efficient international transactions for vehicle imports and exports.
  
  
  

3. Reconciliations & Audits

• Perform regular tax reconciliations between accounting records and tax returns.
• Support internal and external tax audits by preparing and providing necessary documentation.
• Ensure proper record-keeping of tax invoices, customs declarations, and supporting documents.
  
  
  

4. Compliance with UAE Regulations

• Stay updated with UAE tax law changes, FTA updates, and new compliance requirements.
• Implement best practices for tax documentation and reporting.
• Train internal teams on tax compliance, VAT invoicing, and best practices.
  
  
  

Skills required:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. (Tax certification such as UAE VAT Diploma, CTA, or ACCA is a plus.)
• Experience: 3+ years of tax accounting experience, preferably in the automobile industry or trading sector in the UAE.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of UAE VAT laws, corporate tax regulations, and FTA compliance.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with accounting and tax software (SAP, Oracle, Zoho, or similar).
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills for tax calculations and financial impact assessments.
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in tax filings and compliance documentation.
• Communication Skills: Ability to coordinate with tax authorities, auditors, and internal finance.
  
  
  

Position Qualifications:

• ACCA Part Qualified, BBA, CA inter, ACMA Inter, B. Com