Tax Specialist

Overview

We are looking for a meticulous and experienced Tax Specialist to handle all tax-related affairs within our Group, encompassing the holding company, subsidiaries, SPVs, associates, and other related entities. The role focuses on Corporate Tax, VAT, and Transfer Pricing, ensuring strict adherence to UAE tax laws and regulations while supporting overall finance functions including reporting, analysis, internal controls, and banking coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee compliance controls and procedures for Corporate Tax across the Group.
• Evaluate eligibility for tax exemptions, reliefs, and incentives applicable to the Group.
• Manage all Federal Tax Authority (FTA) registrations, deregistrations, and updates.
• Prepare and submit Corporate Tax returns, computations, and disclosures meeting all statutory deadlines.
• Handle tax payments, refunds, and reconciliation processes efficiently.
• Examine contracts, transactions, and related documents for tax compliance.
• Provide tax perspectives on mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and strategic initiatives.
• Analyze tax consequences of financing structures and intercompany dealings.
• Stay updated on changes in UAE tax legislation and implement necessary adjustments promptly.
• Compile documentation to support tax audits and regulatory examinations.
• Engage with the FTA during audits, assessments, and dispute resolution.
• Collaborate with external consultants and ensure seamless interaction among tax, legal, and finance units.
• Implement and maintain VAT compliance and controls, managing VAT registrations, filings, refunds, and reconciliations.
• Support VAT audit processes and lead initiatives on e-invoicing compliance.
• Develop and enforce Transfer Pricing policies, preparing Master and Local Files, and supporting benchmarking studies.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable processes for accuracy and internal control assurance.
• Manage vendor payments, customer collections, VAT records, and general ledger reviews.
• Coordinate banking relationships, financing arrangements, loan covenants, and surplus fund placements.
• Prepare bank reconciliations, management information system reports, and financial performance analyses.
• Incorporate tax insights into financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and project financial planning.
• Enhance tax and financial policies, controls, and procedures, liaising with auditors and regulatory bodies.

Qualification & Expertise

• 5 to 8 years' experience in taxation, auditing, and financial analysis, preferably in real estate development and management sectors.
• Prior exposure to tax or audit firms is considered advantageous.
• Holds professional accounting qualification such as CA or ACCA.

Skills and Competencies

• Comprehensive understanding of Corporate Tax, VAT, Transfer Pricing, and UAE tax regulations.
• Familiarity with IFRS and specific accounting standards relevant to the real estate sector.
• Proficient with ERP platforms like Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or Oracle.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI for data analysis and presentations.
• Strong abilities in financial modeling, data analytics, and precision-oriented work.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities and sound professional judgement.
• Capacity to perform effectively under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines.