Account Manager — Tax, Audit & Compliance

DropXcell

Dubai

On-site

AED 240,000 - 360,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Finanshels in Dubai is seeking a responsible Account Manager to lead UAE tax, audit and compliance operations. You will manage VAT and corporate tax filings, ensure penalty-free outcomes, and coordinate with external auditors to deliver accurate deliverables across client portfolios.

The role requires strong leadership, process improvement, and the ability to build scalable systems, with a focus on timeliness, quality, and client satisfaction in a fast-growing fintech environment in the UAE.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance is required.
2–3+ years in a team leadership role with 10+ staff.
Hands-on UAE VAT and Corporate Tax filing experience.
Experience coordinating with external audit partners and clients.
Familiarity with UAE FTA processes and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

Oversee UAE tax compliance and penalty prevention programs.
Lead UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, Excise and FTA filings.
Coordinate audits and books clean-up engagements.
Develop scalable SOPs and ensure SLA adherence.
Manage relationships with clients and internal teams.

Skills

UAE VAT filing

Corporate Tax filing

FTA audit handling

Audit coordination

Books clean-up & reconciliation

UAE liquidation processes

SOP creation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

ACCA, CPA, CA (preferred)

Tools

Zoho Books

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Account Manager — Tax, Audit & Compliance

2-4

Dubai

Full-Time

Company Overview

Finanshels is UAE’s AI-powered finance back office for SMEs. We help founders gain peace of mind, financial clarity, and operational control through technology-driven accounting, tax, and compliance solutions. As a fast-growing fintech company, we are committed to delivering exceptional compliance standards and proactive financial support to our clients across the UAE.

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly responsible and detail-oriented Account Manager to lead our Tax and Audit & Compliance departments. The ideal candidate will be accountable for managing UAE tax compliance, audit coordination, books clean-up engagements, and overall portfolio compliance health.

This role requires strong leadership, ownership mentality, and deep knowledge of UAE taxation and compliance regulations. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring zero-penalty outcomes for clients while building scalable systems, improving team performance, and maintaining high-quality service delivery.

1. UAE Tax Compliance & Penalty Prevention

Manage and oversee all UAE tax compliance activities including:
- VAT Filing
- Corporate Tax Filing
- Excise Tax Compliance
- Related FTA obligations
Ensure timely and accurate submissions across the client portfolio.
Maintain and monitor a live compliance tracker for all client deadlines.
Review and approve all high-risk filings before submission.
Handle:
- FTA correspondence
- Tax audits
- Voluntary disclosures
- Penalty disputes
Proactively identify compliance risks and elevate concerns before deadlines.
Take ownership of compliance quality and ensure penalty-free outcomes.
Oversee audit and liquidation engagements in collaboration with external audit partners.
Manage books clean-up engagements from initiation to final sign-off.
Ensure timely completion of financial reconciliations and audit deliverables.
Coordinate effectively between internal teams and external audit partners.
Ensure all deliverables meet Finanshels quality standards before client submission.
Monitor engagement timelines and ensure SLA adherence.
Lead and manage:
- 4 Team Leads
- Approximately 25 team members
Conduct:
- Weekly team reviews
- Compliance audits
- Performance discussions
- Quality checks
Develop and implement SOPs for all compliance workflows.
Ensure operational processes are standardized and documented.
Support hiring, onboarding, training, and employee development.
Foster a high-performance, accountability-driven culture.
Build scalable systems that reduce dependency on manual supervision.

4. Client Relationship Management

Serve as the primary escalation point for key client accounts.
Communicate compliance deadlines, regulatory updates, and risks clearly to clients.
Build strong long-term client relationships through proactive support.
Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and retention.
Anticipate client compliance concerns before they become issues.

5. Process Improvement & Quality Assurance

Continuously improve:
- VAT filing processes
- Corporate Tax workflows
- Audit coordination procedures
- Books clean-up systems
Implement review mechanisms, quality controls, and compliance checklists.
Track and report key operational metrics including:
- Turnaround time
- Filing accuracy
- Error rates
- Penalty incidents
Identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.

Required Skills and competencies

Technical Skills