Specialist, Taxation (Emiratized)

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank is seeking a tax professional to manage VAT/GST return filing and monthly data reviews. The role involves coordinating with Finance and IT for tax data, ensuring timely payments and compliance, and supporting international sites with indirect tax submissions.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in banking with VAT/GST experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to complex tax processes and audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: Accounting/Tax preferred.
• First or second-degree qualification.
• Professional tax qualification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare VAT/GST return filing documents as required under Group Tax Policies.
• Support Group Tax team in Finance/IT systems projects related to VAT data requirements.
• Collect indirect tax compliance submissions from international sites.
• Assist in audits and data collection to close audit points.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax developments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Pressure handling

Education

Accounting/Tax qualification

First or Second-degree

Professional Tax qualification

Tools

Tax accounting system

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

The purpose of the job is to:

1. Ensuring monthly VAT data collection, review, consolidation, preparation of FAB Group VAT returns, including collecting supporting and any documentation/responses as may be required.
2. Monthly transactional review and reconciliation for AOV submissions.
3. Support the tax team by working closely with supporting stakeholders of the business in identifying and implementing tax related system enhancements.
4. Ensuring tax payments have been appropriately made to the tax authority, journal entries and reconciled in accordance with internal group policies and procedures.
5. Assist in collecting and observing Indirect tax data of international branches and subsidiary in order to identify potential revelations.
6. Assist the tax team coordinator in all the IT related projects, reconciliations and project UAT’s.
7. Assist with other tax admin matters and ad hoc requirements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• A self-starter and motivated individual
• Shows good drive and initiative with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Ability to interact with multiple stakeholders across the bank
• Deals with external consultants wherever required

Deals with Tax authority as required on a timely basis

Job Context

Specific Accountability

• Prepare VAT / GST return filing documents as required under Group Tax Policies i.e. procedures manuals, SOPs etc.
• Support the Group Tax team in the representation on all Finance / IT systems projects concerning VAT / GST data requirements.
• Identify VAT / GST requirements in systems that need to automate and highlight to the Tax manager.
• Collect and follow up Indirect tax compliance submissions from international sites.
• Support Tax manager in arranging audit data to close out audit points raised and ensure minimization of new audit points.
• Keep up to date with relevant Tax technical developments.
• Ensure timely AOV submissions by performing transactional review and account reconciliation.
• Support Tax manager in VAT / GST internal projects as and when required.

FRAMEWORKS, BOUNDARIES, & DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY:

• Delegation of Authority for Taxation as required
• Key support for tax information for Group Finance
• Group Tax Policy adherence
• Group Governance Policy for Taxation
• Delegated authority on administration for Corporate Tax as well as Tax Transfer Pricing matters internally

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualification

• Relevant academic qualifications (Accounting/Tax preferred)
• First or Second-degree qualification
• Professional Tax qualification.

Minimum Experience

• 3+ years of experience in banking industry and 2+ years’ experience in Indirect Tax (VAT/GST) compliance.
• Experience of indirect tax processes and a good understanding of different technologies applied in a tax environment.
• Good knowledge of IT systems and use of tax accounting system.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Quick learner and self-motivated.
• Able to record issues and propose solutions.
• Ability to handle pressure and tight timeframes.

About Us:

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive range of personal and private banking services, including credit cards, Islamic banking, investments, loans, and mortgages. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to provide top-tier financial solutions to our clients.

Life at FAB:

Working at FAB means being part of a team of talented and passionate individuals with a shared vision to support the ambitions of our stakeholders to "Grow Stronger." We embrace the needs of our customers across the globe with a sense of responsibility and confidence driven by extensive expertise that can only be delivered by an ambitious world-class organization

Career Development:

FAB offers unique career choices, a chance to innovate, craft solutions for the future, and express yourself in a performance-based culture that will unleash the best in you. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career, FAB provides a range of learning and development initiatives to support all employees through training and skill development.

Our Values:

At FAB, we place our customers at the core of our activities, live our values each day in every way, celebrate achievements, and empower each other to deliver leading solutions. We have structured plans for the recruitment and career progression of Emirati talent to enable them to make a mark in the financial and banking sector both regionally and globaly that rewards your hard work and dedication.

Join our team and be part of a journey to shape the future of banking.