Senior Accountant — Corporate Tax

Senior Accountant — Corporate Tax & VAT Compliance

Location: Dubai, UAE (On-site)

Employment type: Full-time

Company: My Delivery Services LLC

Salary: AED 10,000 – 12,000 / month (depending on experience)

About the role

My Delivery Services LLC is seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Accountant to lead VAT and Corporate Tax compliance and to strengthen our finance function in Dubai. You will own month-end reporting, statutory compliance, and control improvements while coaching junior staff and coordinating with auditors and tax advisors. This is a high-visibility role for a technically strong accountant who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment.

Key purpose

To ensure accurate financial records and timely regulatory compliance (VAT & Corporate Tax), deliver reliable management reporting, and implement robust internal controls that support strategic business decisions.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations: GL maintenance, AP/AR, bank reconciliations and month-end journal entries.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure accounting records and supporting documentation meet internal control standards and UAE regulatory requirements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow analysis.

VAT & Corporate Tax Compliance

• Own end-to-end VAT processes: registration, tax calculations, return preparation and timely filing with the FTA.
• Maintain detailed VAT workpapers and reconciliations to support audits and inspections.
• Support Corporate Tax implementation and ongoing compliance: tax calculations, reporting, submissions and coordination with external advisors.
• Keep abreast of UAE tax law changes and implement required process changes.

Audit, Controls & Risk Management

• Prepare schedules and documentation for external and internal audits; respond to audit queries promptly.
• Design, document and enforce accounting policies and internal controls; recommend process improvements.
• Identify financial risks and control gaps and drive remediation activities.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff; review their work for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate with payroll, operations, legal and finance stakeholders to ensure seamless processes.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants and regulatory bodies.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive automation and ERP best practices; optimize accounting workflows and reporting templates.
• Implement reconciliations, checklists and dashboards to improve transparency and timeliness.

Key deliverables / KPIs

• Timely month-end close (≤ X business days) — establish based on company baseline.
• Accuracy of statutory filings (VAT & Corporate Tax) — zero material errors.
• Audit readiness — all audit schedules delivered within agreed timelines.
• Improvement in reconciliation backlogs (target reduction % within 90 days).
• Team SLAs: AP/AR turn-around, bank reconciliation completion rate.

Required qualifications & experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience; UAE experience preferred.
• Proven, hands-on experience in UAE VAT filing and compliance.
• Practical familiarity with UAE Corporate Tax rules and implementation (advisory / reporting).
• Proficient with accounting systems / ERPs (QuickBooks, Zoho Books, Tally, SAP, Oracle or similar).
• Strong Excel skills and experience preparing reconciliations and tax schedules.

Preferred / Advantageous

• Professional qualification: ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent.
• Experience working with external auditors and tax consultants in the UAE.
• Knowledge of IFRS and UAE accounting practice.
• Experience with payroll/WPS and cross-border payroll considerations.

Competencies.

• Excellent analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills — able to explain technical tax/accounting matters to non-finance stakeholders.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
• High integrity and confidentiality.
• Proactive, process-oriented and continuous improvement mindset.
• Team player with coaching/mentoring aptitude.

What we offer

• Competitive market salary within the stated band.
• On-site role with opportunity for career growth in finance & compliance.
• Professional development support and learning budget.
• Standard UAE employment benefits (health insurance, end-of-service entitlement, leave entitlements).

Job Type: Full-time