Manager / Senior Manager - VAT

Manager / Senior Manager - VAT

1. Prepare excellent technical advice for our clients on their tax position in the UAE and/or the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. In complex situations we provide our clients with practical solutions, taking into account the interaction of the tax laws with the other applicable laws in the said jurisdiction(s). Develop and nurture client relationship, based on your advisory skills.
2. Prepare clarification rulings for tax authorities and documentation for tax authorities to submit for appeals and/or disputes. You are expected to demonstrate excellent persuasive ability towards the authority(ies) to the favour of the clients’ position.
3. Identify and implement new business opportunities for tax accounting advisory services or other division services. Expand your network both internally and externally. Preparing and assisting with our division’s marketing initiatives.
4. Contribute significantly to the revenue growth and strategy of the tax advisory team as well as our overall division. You should be able to work efficiently on assigned projects (including compliance and advisory) so that the work is completed within the time frame specified. 

5. Employees on the tax team should be trained and coached. Create and implement tax training programs for our division’s employees

    

Qualifications 

1. Minimum of 7 to 9 years of taxation advisory experience, preferably from a big-4 Advisory or law firm.
   1. CA or equal professional qualification from the candidate’s country of origin is preferred.
   2. A bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in tax law, is required.
   3. Legal and academic writing experience, including the preparation of opinion memorandums, dispute and appeal letters to government organizations.
   4. Excellent English communication skills in both speaking and writing.
   5. Commercially driven and skilled at communicating with clients and colleagues.
   6. Registered as a tax agent with the UAE Federal Tax Authority.