Senior Accountant Tax And Expenditure UAE National

du; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage tax planning, compliance, and reporting functions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, with at least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the telecoms sector. This is a full-time role based in Dubai, focusing on tax efficiency and compliance, requiring strong analytical skills and knowledge of Oracle ERP.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in tax or accounting.
• Professional Accountancy Certification (CA, CPA, etc.) is a plus.
• Experience in telecoms industry or multinational organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax planning, compliance, and reporting functions.
• Support external tax audits and liaise with tax authorities.
• Handle accounting for operating costs and month-end closing.

Skills

Understanding of accounting principles

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Teamwork skills

Stress management skills

Adaptability

Process improvement suggestions

Outcome-focused

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (Management)

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Senior Accountant - Tax and Expenditure (UAE National)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (Management) or related field
• Strong understanding of tax laws, international tax principles, and accounting standards
• Professional Accountancy Certification such as CA, CTA, CPA, CMA is a plus

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in tax, general ledger, or accounting operations, preferably within the telecoms industry or a multinational organization
• Experience working in a Big 4 auditing firm is a plus
• Experience with Oracle ERP (EBS or Fusion) is preferable

Skills:

• Good understanding of accounting principles, best practices, and procedures
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
• Teamwork and stress management skills
• Outcome-focused and result-oriented
• Adaptability to changing priorities
• Process improvement suggestions
• Strong analytical and Excel skills

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage tax planning, compliance, and reporting functions, including preparing and reviewing corporate tax returns and filings (VAT, WHT, sales tax)
2. Manage tax provision processes and ensure accurate reporting in financial statements
3. Support external tax audits and liaise with tax authorities
4. Analyze changes in tax legislation and assess impacts
5. Assist in transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transaction reviews
6. Collaborate with legal, treasury, and operations teams on business transactions for tax efficiency
7. Support tax planning initiatives and identify tax savings opportunities
8. Ensure effective internal controls over tax processes
9. Handle accounting for operating costs, including accruals, estimates, and month-end closing
10. Manage vendor relationships, resolve issues, and process invoices for Opex and Capex
11. Develop controls for ledger completeness and perform reconciliations
12. Provide schedules and supporting documents for financial reporting
13. Perform other tasks as assigned by the line manager

Job Details:

• Role Level: Associate
• Work Type: Full-Time
• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai

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