Senior Tax Consultant

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Consultant with deep expertise in UAE VAT and Corporate Tax to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving high-level tax strategies, managing complex tax filing processes, and leading a team to ensure compliance and efficiency. With a focus on technical tax knowledge, process improvement, and automation, this role is crucial to supporting the continued growth and effectiveness of our tax department.

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance and Advisory: Serve as the subject matter expert on UAE VAT and Corporate Tax, ensuring compliance with the latest tax regulations and updates. Provide tax advisory services, focusing on complex, high-impact work such as tax planning and impact assessments. Oversee and execute corporate tax filing processes using the Emaratax portal, including penalty assessment and management. Manage a significant volume of tax registration processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Team Leadership: Lead, manage, and mentor a team of 5-10 tax professionals, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Identify and address skills gaps within the team, providing guidance and training as needed. Maintain oversight of workload distribution to meet all internal and external deadlines effectively.
• Process Improvement: Identify and close process gaps within tax operations to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Contribute to automation initiatives, streamlining data handling, reporting, and filing workflows.
• Process Knowledge: Expert knowledge of the steps involved in tax registration, tax filing, and amendments, including all required documentation for each process.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
Professional Certification: Holder of or actively pursuing a recognized tax or finance qualification (e.g., CMA, CA Inter, or equivalent).
Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years in tax consulting, with a strong focus on UAE VAT and Corporate Tax.
Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of the Emaratax portal, including penalty management and potential use cases.

Preferred Skills
Proven experience managing a high volume of tax registrations and related filings.
Experience working in a startup environment, with the ability to adapt to dynamic, high-growth settings.
Track record of contributing to process automation and improvement initiatives.
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.