Senior Tax Associate

TRS Staffing Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions provider in Dubai is seeking a seasoned tax advisory professional. Role includes providing comprehensive tax advice and ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws for various departments. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in tax advisory and fluency in Arabic. Strong knowledge of VAT and Withholding Tax is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in tax advisory.
• Must have expertise in VAT and Withholding Tax returns.
• Proven knowledge of tax laws in UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive tax advice to departments.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and timely filings.
• Liaise with external advisors for tax audits.

Skills

Tax advisory

Compliance with tax laws

Fluency in Arabic

Strong English communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Taxation, Law, Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking a candidate with experience in providing tax advice, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations, reviewing monthly, quarterly and annual tax returns and payments, and preparing tax reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive tax advice and support to different departments of the company and groups of companies on various tax matters, including corporate tax, VAT, and Withholding Tax.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations, including timely and accurate filing of tax returns and other required documentation.
• Liaise with external advisors and managing tax audits.
• Review tax provisions and estimations in accordance with relevant tax regulations.
• Prepare the monthly tax reporting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree / Bachelor’s degree in Taxation, Law, Finance or related field. A professional qualification (e.g., CPA in Taxation) would be a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in tax advisory in a company or tax advisory firm, particularly in handling VAT and Withholding Tax (WHT) returns.
• Proven expertise in tax matters within Saudi Arabia (compulsory) and the United Arab Emirates, with practical knowledge of local compliance requirements.
• Fluency in Arabic, both written and spoken (compulsory), at a professional level.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work independently, with attention to detail and discretion, in a fast-paced international environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint)