Manager - Finance (VAT)

RNA Resources Group Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

RNA Resources Group Limited is seeking a VAT Compliance professional in Dubai. The role involves reviewing and validating VAT computations, monitoring compliance metrics, and driving automation initiatives across VAT processes.

Ideal candidates should possess 7–9 years of experience in GCC VAT, strong knowledge of UAE VAT, and exposure to VAT automation. Qualifications include an MBA Finance or similar degree.

Qualifications

• 7–9 years of experience in GCC VAT, Indirect Tax compliance or Shared Services operations.
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and exposure to KSA VAT regulations.
• Experience managing outsourced service providers and large-volume VAT operations.

Responsibilities

• Review VAT computations and reconciliations prior to submission.
• Monitor changes in VAT legislation and assess their impact on processes.
• Drive automation initiatives to improve VAT compliance and reporting.

Skills

UAE VAT knowledge

GCC VAT experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

MBA Finance / CA / CMA / ACCA

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

VAT Compliance

Regulatory Management: Review VAT computations, reconciliations and supporting schedules prior to submission to the tax authorities. Perform detailed reviews of sales transactions, output VAT calculations and revenue reconciliations to identify compliance risks and reporting inaccuracies. Review purchase transactions and input VAT recovery assessments to ensure compliance with recoverability rules and documentation requirements. Oversee import and export VAT reconciliations, customs-related VAT treatments, reverse charge transactions and cross-border supplies. Monitor changes in VAT legislation and assess their impact on existing business processes and reporting requirements. Support tax authority audits, assessments, information requests and investigations by preparing documentation and responding to queries. Identify VAT risks and control gaps and implement corrective actions to strengthen compliance.

Operations Governance

Review and validate key VAT controls to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. Monitor VAT-related KPIs, dashboards and compliance metrics. Ensure timely closure of VAT exceptions, unresolved reconciliations and reporting discrepancies. Drive standardization of VAT processes across entities, business units and jurisdictions.

Tax Technology Automation

Drive automation initiatives to improve VAT compliance, reconciliation, reporting and monitoring processes. Partner with IT, Finance Transformation and external vendors to implement tax technology solutions. Develop dashboards and analytical tools to improve visibility over VAT risks, compliance status and operational performance.

Reporting Management Information

Prepare and present VAT compliance status reports, risk assessments and operational dashboards to senior management. Monitor key performance indicators related to VAT compliance, filing accuracy, exception management and process efficiency. Support leadership with insights and recommendations to strengthen tax governance and operational effectiveness.

Experience and Qualifications

• 7–9 years of experience in GCC VAT, Indirect Tax compliance or Shared Services operations.
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and exposure to KSA VAT regulations.
• Experience managing outsourced service providers and large-volume VAT operations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Prior experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Exposure to VAT automation, Tax Technology and process transformation initiatives.
• MBA Finance / CA / CMA / ACCA (completed or part qualified).