Associate Director - Indirect Tax

Role Overview

This leadership position involves managing a team of tax professionals, delivering high-level advisory services, and driving business development within the indirect tax domain, focusing on VAT, excise, and customs in the UAE.

Team Leadership and Management

• Lead and nurture a high-performing tax team, ensuring efficient task delegation and resource management.
• Provide ongoing coaching and technical guidance to junior members to foster professional growth.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills in team management.

Client Engagement and Relationship Building

• Serve as the principal liaison for clients regarding VAT, excise, and customs matters.
• Offer customized, high-quality tax advisory services aligned with clients' business needs.
• Understand and address clients' challenges with strategic tax solutions.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills to simplify complex tax concepts for clients.

Business Growth and Revenue Generation

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, and expand services within existing client portfolios.
• Develop proposals and participate in pitching to prospective clients to generate new business.
• Achieve and surpass revenue goals while focusing on accounts receivable and collections.

Technical Oversight and Advisory

• Supervise technical reviews of tax compliance and advisory assignments ensuring alignment with UAE legislation and best practices.
• Provide expert tax advice on VAT, excise, and customs in compliance with local and international standards.
• Handle complex tax issues while guaranteeing legal compliance.

Marketing and Industry Thought Leadership

• Represent the firm at industry events such as seminars, webinars, and podcasts, collaborating with professional bodies like ICAI.
• Drive creation of thought leadership content to establish the firm’s expertise in indirect tax.
• Promote brand presence through contributions to publications and social media engagement.

Continuous Education and Market Awareness

• Remain informed on evolving tax regulations and market trends, particularly in VAT, excise, and customs.
• Share knowledge with clients and internal teams to refine tax strategies.
• Contribute actively to innovations in tax technology such as AI and e-invoicing.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess 7 to 8 years of total tax experience, including a minimum of 5 years within the UAE.
• Strong command over VAT, excise, and customs advisory and compliance.
• Demonstrable success in client handling, team leadership, and business development.