Senior Accountant - Tax Back Office

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

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to support tax compliance and reporting. This role involves preparing VAT and WHT returns, managing tax documents, and enhancing processes through automation. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with various stakeholders to ensure accuracy and compliance in all tax-related activities. Experience in tax provision tracking and support during audits is essential, as well as a proactive approach to process improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing VAT and WHT returns, ensuring compliance.
• Strong ability to manage tax documents effectively.
• Familiarity with tax audits and coordination with tax authorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly VAT and WHT returns for submission.
• Manage tax balances and documents in the central database.
• Support process improvements through automation.

Skills

Tax compliance

Document management

Process improvement

Collaboration

Job description

The Senior Tax Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the Al-Futtaim Group's Tax Back‑Office with operational matters, including the preparation of Direct and Indirect Tax Returns. This position requires close collaboration with Group Tax to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in tax-related activities. The role also involves maintaining updated tax calendars, supporting audits, and enhancing tax processes through automation and process improvements.

What You Will Do:

Tax Compliance and Reporting

Prepare monthly VAT and WHT returns for different regions and process for submission to governing bodies, ensuring liability settlement. Maintain regulatory compliance and update the monthly calendar and tracker to ensure correct and timely filing of all tax returns based on country-specific tax calendars. Review complex income tax returns and coordinate with tax authorities as needed.

Tax Accounting and Document Management

Support the Tax Back‑Office with tax provision tracking and manage tax balances on general ledger. Ensure all tax documents are collected in a central database and manage information requests effectively. Support tax audits by providing coordination support to the Tax Manager.

Process Improvement and Automation

Provide active support in resolving VAT system issues, coordinating with IT and Assistant Financial Controller. Support streamlining processes through automation efforts, contributing to efficiency improvements. Contribute to business excellence initiatives and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance solutions and processes.