Senior Indirect Tax Manager: UAE VAT & Advisory

Andersen in the United Arab Emirates; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Andersen in the United Arab Emirates seeks a seasoned indirect tax professional to lead VAT compliance, health checks, and advisory deliverables for a diverse client portfolio across the UAE. You will supervise junior staff, review work, and guide clients through UAE VAT Law, ESR regulations, and FTA portal operations.

You will prepare technical memos, participate in litigation processes, and help identify new engagements while building trusted client relationships.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of indirect tax experience with supervising exposure.
• Strong UAE VAT Law knowledge, ESR regulations, and FTA portal operations.
• Proficient in Excel, FAF workings, and tax software/portals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; client-facing clarity.
• Strong team management, review, and delegation capabilities.
• Ability to build trusted client relationships and anticipate needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage VAT compliance for a portfolio of UAE clients.
• Conduct VAT Health Checks and prepare detailed reports.
• Prepare VAT advisory notes, technical memos, and client deliverables.
• Maintain FAF workings and support all tax filings and compliance.
• Provide timely ad-hoc tax advisory services to clients.
• Assist in litigation processes including filings and ESR tasks.
• Coordinate with clients and supervise junior associates for quality.
• Stay updated with UAE tax laws and regulatory changes.

Skills

Communication skills

Team management

Client relationship building

Litigation experience

Analytical thinking

Education

CA / ACCA / CPA / Master’s in Tax or Finance preferred

Tools

Excel

Tax software/portals

FAF workings

Job description

Andersen in the United Arab Emirates seeks a seasoned indirect tax professional to lead VAT compliance, health checks, and advisory deliverables for a diverse client portfolio across the UAE. You will supervise junior staff, review work, and guide clients through UAE VAT Law, ESR regulations, and FTA portal operations.

You will prepare technical memos, participate in litigation processes, and help identify new engagements while building trusted client relationships.