Senior Tax Strategy & Compliance Lead

United Arab Bank; Sharjah; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

United Arab Bank is seeking a senior tax professional to lead the bank's direct and indirect tax compliance and planning. The role focuses on minimizing tax liabilities while ensuring full regulatory compliance across VAT, corporate tax, and withholding taxes in the UAE.

The candidate will oversee filing, monitor tax law changes, and advise senior management on tax implications of strategic decisions, coordinating with external advisors as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any relevant field
• Accounting qualifications ACA/ACMA/ACCA
• Minimum 10 years of direct/indirect tax experience in banking
• Excellent communication in English and Arabic

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret tax laws and guide senior management for compliance
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimize liability
• Oversee preparation and filing of VAT, corporate tax, and withholding tax returns
• Monitor tax law changes and adapt policies accordingly
• Collaborate with finance to ensure accurate reporting and compliance
• Advise on tax implications of business decisions
• Engage with external tax advisors as needed
• Identify potential tax savings opportunities with other departments
• Keep management informed of tax changes in a timely manner
• Manage relationships with external auditors and tax authorities
• Update direct and indirect tax policy and procedure manuals

Education

Bachelor's degree in any relevant fields

Accounting qualification ACA ACMA ACCA

Job description

United Arab Bank is seeking a senior tax professional to lead the bank's direct and indirect tax compliance and planning. The role focuses on minimizing tax liabilities while ensuring full regulatory compliance across VAT, corporate tax, and withholding taxes in the UAE.

The candidate will oversee filing, monitor tax law changes, and advise senior management on tax implications of strategic decisions, coordinating with external advisors as needed.