Assistant Manager – Tax

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Manager Tax & Compliance

Department: Tax & Compliance

Location: Dubai

Reports to: Head of Tax

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager Tax & Compliance to

support the group's tax and compliance function. The role will be responsible for

managing corporate tax and VAT compliance tax reporting regulatory filings and

ensuring adherence to applicable tax regulations across the business. The ideal

candidate should possess strong technical knowledge of UAE taxation excellent

analytical skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with internal and external

stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tax Planning & Compliance

Coordinate tax planning activities including corporate tax VAT transfer

pricing international tax matters and QFZP review & reporting.

Support the implementation of tax compliance procedures and best practices.

Ensure tax processes align with applicable regulatory requirements.

Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on business

operations.

2. Corporate Tax & VAT

Manage corporate tax and VAT compliance ensuring timely and accurate

submission of tax returns and statutory filings.

Ensure the correct application of VAT across business operations and

transactions.

Coordinate indirect tax filings including VAT and other applicable taxes.

Maintain compliance with evolving tax regulations across all operating

jurisdictions.

3. Joint Venture Tax & Compliance

Manage tax compliance and reporting activities for Joint Venture (JV) entities.

Coordinate tax filings and reporting for JV businesses.

Support tax planning and compliance activities relating to JV operations.

Ensure accurate tax treatment of JV transactions and restructuring activities.

4. Tax Reporting

Prepare and review tax provisions tax computations and supporting

documentation.

Coordinate with internal and external auditors during tax audits and statutory

reviews.

Ensure timely completion of quarterly and annual tax reporting.

Maintain transfer pricing documentation and ensure compliance with

applicable regulations.

5. Stakeholder Coordination

Coordinate with Finance Operations and other internal departments on tax-

related matters.

Liaise with external tax advisors consultants and auditors to support tax

compliance and reporting requirements.

Assist in resolving tax-related queries and regulatory matters.

Required Qualifications

Education: Professional qualifications such as ACA ACCA CTA CPA or

equivalent will be an added advantage.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in corporate tax VAT

tax compliance tax reporting and regulatory compliance.

Strong knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax VAT transfer pricing and

international taxation principles.

Experience handling tax matters for Joint Venture entities will be preferred.

Experience working in a multinational or large corporate environment is

desirable.

Excellent analytical communication and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems is preferred.

Required Skills:

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager Tax & Compliance to support the group& tax and compliance function. The role will be responsible for managing corporate tax and VAT compliance tax reporting regulatory filings and ensuring adherence to applicable tax regulations across the business. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical knowledge of UAE taxation excellent analytical skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.