PARIS GROUP
Dubai, UAEPosted 6 days ago
Role Overview: We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced VAT Accountant to join our finance team and support end-to-end VAT compliance across the group. If you have strong hands-on UAE VAT experience and enjoy working with data, audits, and compliance, we’d love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: • Support the VAT In-charge in ensuring end-to-end VAT compliance for the group • Review daily VAT transactions and assist in VAT return preparation • Maintain complete backup documentation for VAT return workings and filings • Review VAT recovery processes and ensure compliance with regulations • Assist the Finance team with VAT interpretation and advisory support • Conduct internal VAT audits and support external audits • Prepare, submit, and follow up on UAE VAT refund applications via the FTA portal, including reconciliations and documentation • Handle FTA clarifications and correspondence • Utilize Microsoft Power BI dashboards and reports for VAT reconciliation, analysis, and management reporting • Support ad-hoc tax and finance projects as assigned Requirements & Skills: • Minimum 2 years of hands-on UAE VAT experience (mandatory) • Bachelor’s Degree in Tax, Accountancy, Finance, or a related field (mandatory) • Strong and up-to-date knowledge of UAE VAT laws and compliance • Working knowledge of GCC VAT and exposure to Corporate Tax • VAT Compliance Diploma preferred • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy • Proficiency in tax systems, ERP tools, and reporting platforms • Ability to work independently and collaboratively • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Adaptable to regulatory and business changes Interested? Please send your CV to [email protected] with the subject line: “VAT Accountant”. Show more Show less
Minimum 2 years of hands-on UAE VAT experience (mandatory); Bachelor’s Degree in Tax, Accountancy, Finance, or a related field (mandatory); Strong and up-to-date knowledge of UAE VAT laws and compliance; Working knowledge of GCC VAT and exposure to Corporate Tax; VAT Compliance Diploma preferred; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Excellent attention to detail and accuracy; Proficiency in tax systems, ERP tools, and reporting platforms; Ability to work independently and collaboratively; Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Adaptable to regulatory and business changes
Support the VAT In-charge in ensuring end-to-end VAT compliance for the group; Review daily VAT transactions and assist in VAT return preparation; Maintain complete backup documentation for VAT return workings and filings; Review VAT recovery processes and ensure compliance with regulations; Assist the Finance team with VAT interpretation and advisory support; Conduct internal VAT audits and support external audits; Prepare, submit, and follow up on UAE VAT refund applications via the FTA portal, including reconciliations and documentation; Handle FTA clarifications and correspondence; Utilize Microsoft Power BI dashboards and reports for VAT reconciliation, analysis, and management reporting; Support ad-hoc tax and finance projects as assigned
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