Finance Manager – Accounting & Tax Advisory

Lion Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Lion Group in Dubai is seeking a seasoned UAE tax and accounting advisor to lead corporate tax compliance, Transfer Pricing, and VAT activities for multiple clients. The role requires deep knowledge of UAE regulations, FTA requirements, and OECD guidelines.

You will supervise junior staff, ensure timely deliverables and maintain high-quality financial reporting in IFRS. The candidate should be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing engagements from start to finish, with a track

Qualifications

• Experience in UAE accounting or tax consultancy.
• Knowledge of UAE FTA and EmaraTax platform.
• Experience advising multinational companies and corporate groups.
• Experience preparing Transfer Pricing benchmarking reports.
• Strong understanding of international tax principles and OECD Guidelines.
• Detail-oriented with emphasis on accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage UAE Corporate Tax compliance, including tax calculations, return preparation, filing and advisory.
• Prepare and review Transfer Pricing documentation, including benchmarking studies, Master Files and Local Files.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Transfer Pricing regulations and arm's length principle.
• Advise clients on Corporate Tax implications, exemptions, reliefs and tax-efficient structures.
• Stay updated on UAE tax legislation and FTA requirements.
• Oversee preparation, review and submission of UAE VAT returns.
• Advise clients on VAT registration, deregistration, compliance and transaction treatment.
• Review VAT reconciliations and identify potential tax exposures.
• Support clients with FTA enquiries, tax assessments and audits.
• Oversee accounting and bookkeeping services for multiple clients.
• Review financial statements, management accounts and IFRS reporting.
• Ensure accuracy of general ledgers, reconciliations and supporting docs.
• Identify accounting discrepancies and financial risks.
• Support clients with financial planning, budgeting and management reporting.
• Supervise, review and guide accountants and junior team members.
• Manage multiple client portfolios and ensure deadlines are met.
• Act as a key contact for clients on accounting, tax and financial matters.
• Review all deliverables for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Improve internal processes, reporting standards and quality control.

Skills

UAE tax consultancy

Transfer Pricing

OECD guidelines

Accounting & taxation

Client engagements

Team leadership

Job description

• Manage UAE Corporate Tax compliance, including tax calculations, return preparation, filing and advisory.
• Prepare and review Transfer Pricing documentation, including benchmarking studies, functional analyses, Master Files and Local Files, where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Transfer Pricing regulations, related-party transaction requirements and the arm's length principle.
• Advise clients on Corporate Tax implications, exemptions, reliefs and tax-efficient business structures.
• Stay updated on UAE tax legislation and Federal Tax Authority (FTA) requirements.
• Oversee preparation, review and submission of UAE VAT returns.
• Advise clients on VAT registration, deregistration, compliance and transaction treatment.
• Review VAT reconciliations and identify potential tax exposures.
• Support clients with FTA enquiries, tax assessments and audits.
• Oversee accounting and bookkeeping services for multiple clients.
• Review financial statements, management accounts and financial reports in accordance with IFRS.
• Ensure accuracy of general ledgers, reconciliations, financial records and supporting documentation.
• Identify accounting discrepancies, financial risks and areas requiring corrective action.
• Support clients with financial planning, budgeting and management reporting.
• Supervise, review and guide accountants and junior team members.
• Manage multiple client portfolios and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients on accounting, tax and financial matters.
• Review all deliverables to ensure technical accuracy, completeness and compliance.
• Improve internal processes, reporting standards and quality control procedures.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Previous experience working in a UAE accounting or tax consultancy.
• Experience with the UAE Federal Tax Authority and EmaraTax platform.
• Experience advising multinational companies, free zone entities and corporate groups.
• Experience in a small or mid-sized accounting or tax advisory firm.
• Experience preparing and reviewing Transfer Pricing benchmarking reports.
• Strong understanding of international tax principles and OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines.
• Extremely detail-oriented, with the ability to spot inaccuracies, inconsistencies and potential compliance risks.
• Technically strong and confident in accounting and taxation.
• Proactive, organised and capable of working independently.
• Comfortable taking ownership of client engagements from start to finish.
• Professional, reliable and committed to producing high-quality work.
• Capable of managing and developing a team while maintaining accountability.