VAT Manager

Think Global Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a VAT Manager to lead and mentor a junior team while managing complex VAT advisory and compliance projects. This role offers significant career growth opportunities and the chance to engage with clients globally. Ideal candidates will have extensive VAT experience and strong consulting backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' post-qualification experience with 3-4+ years in UAE VAT.
• Strong consulting firm experience (Big 4, Top 10, or high-performing boutiques).

Responsibilities

• Lead VAT projects end-to-end.
• Engage directly with clients from the UAE and globally.
• Guide and coach your team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Consulting

Education

ACA

ACCA

CPA

CTA

ADIT

LLB/LLM

Job description

Bachelor of Commerce(Commerce), Chartered Financial Analyst(Finance), Chartered Accountant(Chartered Accountant)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Why This Role? Why Now?

Because this team is scaling, and they need a game-changer. With no current VAT Manager in place, this role gives you a clear runway to:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a capable junior team
• Take ownership of complex VAT advisory and compliance projects
• Contribute to business development, pitch exciting new work, and shape client strategy
• Become the go-to VAT lead on cross-border engagements, real estate, hospitality, and more

You'll report to senior leaders who've climbed the ranks themselves, one even started here as an associate and is now a Director. That's the kind of career growth you'll be stepping into.

What You'll Be Doing

You won't be stuck doing VAT returns all day-we promise.

Expect a dynamic split:

• 60% Advisory - VAT structuring, cross-border consulting, transaction advisory, industry-specific planning
• 40% Compliance - Reviews, risk management, quality assurance, compliance oversight

Plus, you'll:

• Lead VAT projects end-to-end
• Engage directly with clients from the UAE and globally
• Be involved in business development from day one
• Guide and coach your team like a pro
• Represent the firm as a point of contact for VAT referrals across their global network

Who We're Looking For

You're confident, consultative, and ready to lead. You're not just technically sharp-you're commercially curious and a natural communicator.

Must-haves:

• ACA, ACCA, CPA, CTA, ADIT or legal equivalent (LLB/LLM)
• 5-8 years' post-qualification experience with 3-4+ years in UAE VAT
• Strong consulting firm experience (Big 4, Top 10, or high-performing boutiques)
• Proven people management skills - mentoring, reviewing, delegating
• Frontline client-facing experience on VAT advisory projects

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