Indirect Tax Manager

Young Global; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Global in Dubai seeks an experienced Indirect Tax Manager with strong UAE VAT expertise to lead client engagements, manage VAT compliance and provide practical advisory services. The role involves mentoring junior team members and coordinating with FTA matters while contributing to the firm’s growth.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years UAE VAT/Indirect Tax experience, a Chartered Accountant qualification, and strong analytical and communication skills to deliver high-quality solutions for

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of UAE experience in VAT and Indirect Tax within a consulting, professional services, or corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT legislation, compliance requirements and FTA regulations.
• Hands-on experience managing VAT compliance, FTA audits, assessments and advisory engagements.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.
• UAE Registered Tax Agent certification is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical research skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and client relationship skills.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior professionals.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• VAT Compliance: Manage preparation, review and timely submission of VAT returns and other indirect tax filings in compliance with UAE VAT regulations.
• VAT Advisory: Provide practical VAT advisory services on transactions, contracts, restructurings and cross-border activities.
• VAT Audits & FTA Engagement: Manage VAT audits, tax assessments and FTA reviews from planning through completion.
• Indirect Tax & E‑Invoicing & Tax Technology: Advise on UAE VAT, Excise Tax and e-invoicing; assist with tax technology implementations.
• Client Relationship Management: Build strong client relationships and manage multiple engagements with deadlines and quality.
• Business Development: Support opportunities within existing client portfolios and contribute to proposals and webinars.

Skills

VAT expertise

Client engagement management

Team mentoring

Analytical skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced strong Indirect Tax Manager strong to join our growing Tax Advisory team. The successful candidate will have strong UAE VAT expertise, experience managing client engagements and the ability to deliver practical tax solutions while supporting the firm’s growth. This role involves managing VAT compliance, advisory assignments, FTA matters and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

VAT Compliance

• Manage the preparation, review and timely submission of VAT returns, refund applications, voluntary disclosures and other indirect tax filings in compliance with UAE VAT regulations.


• Ensure clients remain fully compliant with Federal Tax Authority (FTA) requirements by identifying and mitigating VAT risks.


• Review VAT calculations, reconciliations and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.


• Advise clients on VAT registration, deregistration and ongoing compliance obligations.


• Supervise and review the work of junior team members.

VAT Advisory

• Provide practical VAT advisory services on transactions, contracts, restructurings and cross-border business activities.


• Research and interpret UAE VAT legislation, FTA guidance and relevant public clarifications.


• Conduct VAT health checks, compliance reviews and indirect tax risk assessments.


• Prepare technical opinions, reports and client recommendations.

VAT Audits & FTA Engagement

• Manage VAT audits, tax assessments and FTA reviews from planning through completion.


• Prepare responses to FTA queries, audit documentation and voluntary disclosures.


• Liaise with the FTA on behalf of clients during audits and compliance reviews.


• Support clients in resolving VAT disputes and technical matters.

Indirect Tax & E‑Invoicing & Tax Technology

• Advise clients on UAE VAT, Excise Tax and e‑invoicing requirements and GCC indirect tax developments.


• Assist clients with implementing e‑invoicing and tax technology solutions to improve compliance and reporting.


• Monitor regulatory developments and communicate relevant changes to clients and internal teams.

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients by delivering high‑quality, responsive service.


• Manage multiple client engagements while ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.


• Present VAT findings, recommendations and technical updates to clients.


• Mentor and support junior team members through coaching and technical guidance.

Business Development

• Support business development initiatives by identifying opportunities within existing client portfolios.


• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations and engagement letters.


• Participate in networking events and contribute to technical articles, webinars and knowledge‑sharing initiatives.


• Collaborate with partners and senior management to support the firm’s growth objectives.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of UAE experience in VAT and Indirect Tax within a consulting, professional services, or corporate environment.


• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT legislation, compliance requirements and FTA regulations.


• Hands‑on experience managing VAT compliance, FTA audits, assessments and advisory engagements.


• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.


• UAE Registered Tax Agent certification is preferred.


• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and technical research skills.


• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and client relationship skills.


• Experience supervising or mentoring junior professionals.


• Ability to manage multiple engagements and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.