Dubai VAT Director - Strategic Tax Advisory Leader

Mogi I/O; Dubai; On-site; AED 502,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

Mogi I/O in Dubai seeks a VAT Director to lead the UAE VAT Advisory practice, combining technical authority with commercial growth responsibilities. The role involves high‑level client engagements, market development, engagement economics, and team leadership in a dynamic environment.

The candidate should bring extensive UAE VAT expertise, a track record of managing sophisticated advisory assignments, and strong CFO/Head of Tax relationships.

Qualifications

• Senior UAE VAT and Indirect Tax advisory experience required.
• Experience leading complex UAE VAT engagements and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex UAE VAT and Tax Advisory engagements with transactions, structures, processes, and compliance.
• Advise on VAT treatment, indirect tax exposure, and transaction implications.
• Interpret UAE VAT legislation and FTA guidance, translating into commercial advice.
• Act as senior technical authority on VAT matters and client positions.
• Manage relationships with CFOs, Finance Directors, Tax Heads, and other senior stakeholders.
• Develop and grow the UAE VAT Advisory practice in line with market demand.
• Lead proposals, scoping, pricing discussions, and negotiations.
• Expand client relationships by identifying additional VAT and tax advisory needs.

Skills

UAE VAT

VAT Advisory

Indirect Tax Advisory

VAT legislative knowledge

CFO relationship management

Executive stakeholder engagement

Business development

Proposal development

Commercial negotiations

P&L management

Team leadership

Revenue growth

Pipeline development

Technical quality assurance

Job description

Mogi I/O in Dubai seeks a VAT Director to lead the UAE VAT Advisory practice, combining technical authority with commercial growth responsibilities. The role involves high‑level client engagements, market development, engagement economics, and team leadership in a dynamic environment.

The candidate should bring extensive UAE VAT expertise, a track record of managing sophisticated advisory assignments, and strong CFO/Head of Tax relationships.