Manager / Senior Manager - VAT

Manager / Senior Manager - VAT

Location: UAE
Experience Level: 7 – 9 years of experience
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Tax Advisory professional to provide high-quality tax advisory services across the UAE and GCC. The role involves delivering practical tax solutions, representing clients before tax authorities, supporting business development initiatives, and contributing to the strategic growth of the tax advisory practice. The candidate will also play a key role in building client relationships, expanding professional networks, and mentoring team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality tax advisory services to clients across the UAE and GCC, delivering practical and commercially sound solutions.
• Prepare technical advice and guidance on clients’ tax positions, considering the interaction of tax laws with other applicable regulations in the relevant jurisdictions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective advisory support and professional engagement.
• Prepare clarification rulings and technical documentation for submission to tax authorities, including support for appeals and dispute cases.
• Represent and communicate effectively with tax authorities to advocate clients’ positions where required.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities for tax advisory and related services across the firm.
• Expand professional networks internally and externally to support business development initiatives.
• Support the preparation of marketing materials and contribute to the division’s marketing initiatives.
• Contribute to the revenue growth and strategic development of the tax advisory team and the broader division.
• Manage and deliver advisory and compliance assignments efficiently within agreed timelines.
• Train, mentor, and coach tax team members and develop structured tax training programs for employees within the division.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Tax Law or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CA or equivalent from the candidate’s country of origin is preferred.
• Registered as a Tax Agent with the UAE Federal Tax Authority.
• Strong legal and academic writing skills, including preparation of opinion memorandums, clarification rulings, and dispute or appeal submissions to government authorities.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong advisory, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Commercially driven with strong client relationship management skills.

Experience

• 7 – 9 years of taxation advisory experience, preferably with a Big 4 advisory firm or a law firm.
• Demonstrated experience in tax advisory, tax compliance, dispute resolution, and dealing with tax authorities in the UAE or GCC.