Assistant Manager - Tax

Lulu center - Sole Proprietorship LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lulu center - Sole Proprietorship LLC in the UAE seeks a Tax Specialist to manage corporate tax, VAT filings, and related compliance. You will support tax planning, coordinate with stakeholders, and assist with audits to ensure accurate reporting.

The role requires 5-8 years of corporate tax and VAT experience, strong UAE tax knowledge, and familiarity with OECD guidelines. Retail industry experience is preferred, with emphasis on analytical skills and effective communication.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of Corporate Tax and VAT experience.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, and Transfer Pricing.
• Experience in tax audits, tax accounting, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines.
• Experience in the retail industry preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and timely filing of corporate tax, VAT returns and other tax filings.
• Review tax computations for accuracy and completeness of filings.
• Support audits with documentation and responses to tax authority queries.
• Develop and execute tax strategies to minimize liabilities while ensuring compliance.
• Collaborate with senior management to evaluate tax impact of business decisions.
• Prepare tax memos documenting positions on tax matters.
• Support tax provisioning for financial reporting and reconcile tax balances.

Skills

Tax Compliance

VAT Knowledge

Transfer Pricing

Tax Planning

Tax Audits

Financial Reporting

OECD TP

Industry Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Job description

Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Assist in the preparation and timely filing of corporate tax VAT returns and other tax filings to ensure compliance with local tax regulations
• Review and analyse tax computations ensuring accuracy and completeness of tax filings
• Support the team in managing tax audits providing necessary documentation and responding to tax authority queries

Tax Planning and Strategy

• Assist in the development and execution of tax strategies aimed at minimizing the company s overall tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with applicable laws
• Collaborate with senior management to evaluate the tax impact of business decisions and recommend tax-efficient structures and transactions
• Research and stay updated on local and international tax legislation identifying opportunities for tax optimization and risk management

VAT Compliance and Management

• Manage the preparation and timely filing of VAT returns ensuring full compliance with VAT regulations
• Monitor VAT-related transactions and assist in VAT audits ensuring compliance with local laws and efficient handling of VAT refunds or claims
• Provide guidance on VAT implications for different business activities such as sales purchases imports and exports

Transfer Pricing

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of transfer pricing policies in accordance with local regulations and OECD
• Support in the preparation of transfer pricing documentation and ensuring compliance with country-specific transfer pricing requirements

Tax Risk Management

• Assist in creating maintaining and regularly updating the Tax Risk Register identifying and mitigating potential tax risks within the business operations
• Develop and monitor the effectiveness of internal controls to minimize tax risks ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and policies
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure all identified tax risks are addressed proactively

Tax Memo Preparation

• Prepare Tax Memos to document the company s positions on specific tax matters including tax planning strategies tax risk assessments and interpretations of complex tax laws
• Provide tax technical support and guidance to accounts and business team by preparing well-supported Tax Memos on issues related to corporate tax VAT transfer pricing and other tax matters

Tax Accounting

• Support the preparation of tax provisions for financial reporting ensuring accurate and timely reflection of tax positions in financial statements
• Assist in reconciling tax-related balances in the company s general ledger and ensuring alignment with tax filings

Liaison with Tax Authorities

• Act as a point of contact for tax authorities supporting the resolution of queries or disputes in a timely and efficient manner
• Assist with preparing and filing tax refunds and claims for tax exemptions

Tax Compliance for New Project

• Provide tax-related guidance on new business initiatives such as acquisitions new store openings and other strategic projects ensuring that tax implications are fully considered in advance

Documentation and Record Keeping

• Ensure proper documentation of tax-related decisions and actions taken maintaining an organized and comprehensive tax records system
• Support the preparation of reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders on tax-related matters

Team Support and Development

• Assist the Tax Manager in coordinating the activities of the tax team ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and on time
• Provide training and support to junior team members on tax processes and compliance

5-8 years of experience in Corporate Tax and VAT.

Strong knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, and Transfer Pricing.

Experience in tax audits, tax accounting, and financial reporting.

Knowledge of OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines.

Experience in the retail industry is preferred.

Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.