Finance Analyst - Statutory, Taxation & Compliance | Sharjah, UAE

WSP; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP, a leading engineering consultancy, is seeking a Finance Analyst in the UAE to ensure compliance with statutory reporting and taxation. The role demands experience in multinational environments, knowledge of IFRS, and strong analytical skills. Join WSP to make an impact on landmark projects worldwide.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in statutory accounting or tax compliance.
• Knowledge of IFRS and UAE VAT regulations.
• Experience in large multinational environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalize statutory financial statements across ME countries.
• Support tax return preparation and filing for Corporate Tax and VAT.
• Monitor evolving tax legislation and compliance.

Skills

Statutory Reporting

Tax Compliance

Strong Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CA/CPA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle

Job description

Finance Analyst - Statutory, Taxation & Compliance

WSP in the Middle East is hiring a finance professional with strong experience in statutory reporting, taxation, and regulatory compliance within large multinational environments, ideally in the engineering, consulting, or infrastructure sectors, to join us in the UAE.

The ideal candidate will have exposure to these sectors and will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with both local and international financial and tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Statutory Reporting & Accounting Standards: Participate in aligning with WSP's global corporate accounting policies and drive consistency across regional entities. Collaborate in preparing, reviewing, and finalizing statutory financial statements across ME countries in compliance with IFRS and local regulations. Keep abreast of regulatory changes and assess their impact.
• Taxation & Compliance: Support tax return preparation and filing, including Corporate Tax, Withholding Tax, and VAT returns across ME countries. Support transfer pricing compliance, economic substance reporting, and monitor evolving tax legislation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CA/CPA/ACCA qualification or equivalent (preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in statutory accounting, tax compliance, or audit (Big 4 experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, and corporate tax regulations.
• Prior exposure to large multinational environments, ideally in engineering, consulting, or infrastructure sectors.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Oracle.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to liaise with stakeholders.

Join us to work on landmark projects worldwide and make a lasting impact in communities. Apply today and build a legacy with us.