Assistant Manager- Tax

OMA EMIRATES General Tr. Co. LLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the MENA region is seeking a Tax Compliance Specialist to ensure VAT and Corporate Tax compliance across UAE and GCC. The role involves preparing tax returns, managing registrations, and liaising with local teams for compliance support. Candidates should demonstrate accuracy in tax filings and proactive risk identification.

Qualifications

• 100% accuracy in tax returns filed on time with less than 1% error rate.
• Timely processing of tax registrations and updates.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely filing of VAT returns for UAE and GCC.
• Support UAE Corporate Tax calculations and filings.
• Liaise with local teams for tax compliance in various regions.

Skills

VAT

Corporate Tax

Tax Filing

Job description

Job Description

This role will be responsible for ensuring tax compliance across the group, with a primary focus on UAE and GCC VAT and Corporate Tax matters. The candidate will also support tax compliance efforts in SEA and Africa regions through liaison with local teams and consultants.

Key Responsibilities:

1. UAE & GCC VAT Compliance:
   • Prepare, review, and ensure the accurate and timely filing of VAT returns for UAE and other relevant GCC entities.
   • Manage VAT registrations, deregistration, and profile updates on the Emara Tax Portal and other relevant GCC tax portals.
   • Maintain comprehensive VAT records and documentation in accordance with regulations. Assist in responding to VAT audits, inquiries, and notices from tax authorities.
   • Monitor changes in UAE and GCC VAT laws and regulations and assess their impact on the group's operations.
   • Ensure proper application of VAT treatment on group transactions, considering IFRS 15 (Revenue Recognition) implications.
2. UAE Corporate Tax Compliance:
   • Support the preparation and review of UAE Corporate Tax calculations and eventual return filings. Manage CT registrations and assist with profile updates on the FTA portal.
   • Maintain records and documentation related to Corporate Tax.
   • Stay updated on the UAE Corporate Tax law, regulations, and amendments.
   • Assist in responding to CT inquiries from tax authorities (future).
   • Work closely with the accounting team to ensure correct application of IFRS (IAS 12 Income Taxes, particularly regarding Deferred Tax).
   • Liaise with local finance teams and external tax consultants in other GCC countries, SEA, and Africa to monitor and support local tax compliance efforts (VAT, CT, WHT, etc.).
   • Review tax compliance reports from regional entities.
   • Consolidate tax information and documentation for group-level reporting and analysis.
   • Identify potential tax risks and compliance gaps across the group, including those related to Related Parties and Transfer Pricing guidelines, and propose mitigation strategies.
3. General Tax Responsibilities:
   • Assist in the development and implementation of tax policies and procedures.
   • Maintain accurate and organized tax records and documentation.
   • Respond to internal queries regarding tax matters.
   • Support tax-related aspects of financial reporting.
   • Assist in ad-hoc tax projects as required.

Desired Candidate Profile & KPIs:

• Tax Filing Accuracy & Timeliness: 100% of tax returns filed accurately and on time with less than 1% adjustment/error rate per quarter.
• Tax Registration & Maintenance Efficiency: Timely and accurate processing of tax registrations, deregistration, and profile updates.
• Regional Compliance Support & Risk Identification: Effective support to regional entities, proactive risk identification related to compliance, IFRS, Related Parties, and Transfer Pricing.
• Performance Metrics include zero substantive tax penalties in any fiscal year and positive audit outcomes.

Additional Details:

Employment Type: Full Time

Company Industry: Banking, Broking

Departments / Functional Areas: Accounts, Taxation, Audit, Company Secretary

Keywords:

• Vat
• Corporate Tax
• VAT Return
• VAT Filing
• Tax Registration
• Tax Returns

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Company Information

OMA EMIRATES General Tr. Co. LLC is a technology-centric company providing solutions in Card Personalization, Payment Issuance, Acquiring, and Digital Banking, aiming to transform conventional payment solutions into digital payments. We are a leading service provider in the MENA region offering services like E-Vouchers and Loyalty Applications.

Contact

Aparna Valsan - HR

Address: Flat No. B601, Al Sour Investment LLC Building, Ibrahim Mohammed El Madfah Street, Alsour, Sharjah, UAE