Tax Accountant

Job Title Tax / VAT Accountant Job Details • Department: Finance & Accounting • Location: UAE • Employment Type: Full-time • Reports To: Finance Manager / Chief Accountant Job Purpose The Tax / VAT Accountant will be responsible for supporting the company’s UAE tax compliance activities, with a primary focus on VAT documentation, return preparation, review, and submission. The role will ensure that financial records and supporting documents are accurate, complete, and compliant with UAE tax requirements. Key Responsibilities • Review and verify VAT-related invoices, credit notes, debit notes, purchase and sales documents, and other supporting records. • Prepare and organize all required documents and schedules for VAT return preparation and submission. • Review transactions to ensure the correct VAT treatment, tax codes, and applicable rates are applied. • Reconcile VAT accounts with the accounting records and investigate discrepancies. • Prepare VAT workings and supporting schedules for review and submission. • Ensure timely preparation and filing of VAT returns with the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA). • Maintain proper and organized tax records and supporting documentation in accordance with UAE requirements. • Review tax invoices to ensure they meet the required VAT documentation requirements. • Coordinate with Finance, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and other departments to obtain missing or required tax documents. • Assist with FTA queries, VAT clarification requests, and tax-related correspondence. • Support the preparation of documents required for FTA audits, VAT inspections, and tax reviews. • Monitor VAT filing deadlines and ensure compliance with applicable tax obligations. • Identify potential VAT compliance issues and escalate discrepancies or risks to management. • Stay updated on relevant UAE VAT and tax regulations and communicate applicable changes to the Finance team. • Perform other tax and accounting duties as assigned by management. UAE Tax Compliance • Handle day-to-day UAE VAT compliance activities. • Review tax documentation and supporting evidence before VAT filing. • Ensure transactions are properly classified for VAT purposes. • Assist in maintaining accurate VAT records and reconciliations. • Support management and external tax consultants, where applicable, during tax reviews and audits. Skills & Competencies • Strong knowledge of UAE VAT regulations and FTA requirements. • Good understanding of VAT accounting and tax documentation. • Strong attention to detail and document-review skills. • Good reconciliation and analytical skills. • Ability to identify discrepancies and compliance issues. • Strong Excel and accounting system skills. • Good communication and coordination skills. • Ability to meet strict tax filing deadlines. Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • 2–4 years of relevant UAE experience in Tax / VAT Accounting. • Practical experience in UAE VAT return preparation and filing. • Experience reviewing VAT invoices, supporting documents, and tax records. • Experience dealing with or supporting FTA requirements, queries, or audits is preferred. • Experience with ERP/accounting systems is preferred. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Timely and accurate VAT return preparation and submission. • Accuracy of VAT calculations and reconciliations. • Completeness and accuracy of supporting tax documentation. • Compliance with UAE VAT and FTA requirements. • Timely resolution of VAT discrepancies and documentation gaps. • Proper maintenance of tax records and supporting documents. Show more Show less

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 2–4 years of relevant UAE experience in Tax / VAT Accounting. Practical experience in UAE VAT return preparation and filing. Experience dealing with or supporting FTA requirements, queries, or audits is preferred.

Review and verify VAT-related invoices, credit notes, debit notes, purchase and sales documents; Prepare and organize all required documents and schedules for VAT return preparation and submission; Review transactions to ensure correct VAT treatment, tax codes, and applicable rates; Reconcile VAT accounts with accounting records and investigate discrepancies; Prepare VAT workings and supporting schedules for review and submission; Ensure timely preparation and filing of VAT returns with the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA); Maintain proper and organized tax records and supporting documentation; Review tax invoices to meet VAT documentation requirements; Coordinate with Finance, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and other departments to obtain missing or required tax documents; Assist with FTA queries, VAT clarification requests, and tax-related correspondence; Support the preparation of documents required for FTA audits, VAT inspections, and tax reviews; Monitor VAT filing deadlines and ensure compliance; Identify potential VAT compliance issues and escalate discrepancies or risks to management; Stay updated on UAE VAT and tax regulations and communicate changes to the Finance team; Perform other tax and accounting duties as assigned. UAE Tax Compliance: Handle day-to-day UAE VAT compliance activities; Review tax documentation and supporting evidence before VAT filing; Ensure transactions are properly classified for VAT purposes; Assist in maintaining accurate VAT records and reconciliations; Support management and external tax consultants during tax reviews and audits.