Sr. Accountant Taxation

STAR SERVICES LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE is seeking a Tax Compliance Officer responsible for corporate tax assessments, compliance with VAT regulations, and audit support. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Commerce, a CPA/ACCA qualification, and extensive experience in a finance role. This full-time position offers competitive compensation in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years post-qualification experience in a similar finance role.
• Experience in financial regulations and audits.
• Technically strong in UAE CT and VAT compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform impact assessments of UAE Corporate Tax on business operations.
• Prepare timely and accurate tax reports and handle VAT compliance.
• Support during audits including documentation and audit queries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder Management

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Commerce

Professional qualification: CPA, ACCA, or equivalent

Job description

• Perform impact assessments of UAE Corporate Tax (CT) on business and operations.
• Undertake gap analysis and prepare CT readiness and implementation roadmap.
• Develop and maintain tax policies and procedures.
• Prepare timely and accurate tax reports.
• Maintain proper archiving for all tax submissions.
• Research complex tax issues and identify solutions.
• Manage and maintain company’s tax database.
• Support during audits, including documentation and audit queries.
• Finalize tax computations and returns.
• Support transfer pricing matters.
• Prepare tax checklists and expenditure trackers.
• Support M&A transactions (local and international).
• Review documentation (contracts, invoices) for correct VAT treatment.
• Monitor and communicate VAT updates.
• Liaise with tax authorities for VAT litigations and compliance.
• Interact with business/finance teams for VAT support.
• Ensure timely and accurate VAT compliance.
• Follow up on VAT regulation updates and ensure implementation.
• Maintain archiving for VAT submission files.
• Support VAT registration, returns, refunds, and FTA correspondence.
• Review AR and AP tax codes before month-end close.
• Prepare defense files and handle FTA audit/refund queries.
• Prepare accurate VAT reports (monthly, quarterly, annually).
• Conduct direct and indirect tax risk assessments.

Consolidation and Statutory Reporting

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing consolidations.
• Prepare and interpret financial statements.
• Handle inter-company transactions and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with foreign entities’ accountants for reporting.
• Monitor and develop revenue/expenditure reports for projects.
• Implement and maintain internal controls and procedures.
• Draft and implement corporate policies.
• Support in AR, AP, fixed assets, inventory, and journal entry processes.
• Ensure disclosures are per applicable IFRS.
• Submit TB, financial statements, and related disclosures timely.

Audits and Governance

• Liaise with internal and external auditors for audits.
• Provide required documentation and address queries during audits.
• Ensure compliance with internal audit recommendations.
• Support preparation of audit committee presentation slides.

Policies, Procedures, and Compliance

• Follow departmental policies, processes, SOPs.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies.
• Report safety incidents and near misses.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Commerce.
• Professional qualification: CPA, ACCA, or equivalent (mandatory).
• 4–6 years post-qualification experience in a similar finance role within a large or complex organization.
• Experience in:
  Financial regulations.
  Month-end closing and consolidation.
  Statutory and parent reporting.
  Audits and governance.
  Group accounting and reporting.
  Tax (direct and indirect).
• Change Management
• Contract Administration
• Financial Systems and Reporting
• Information Processing
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Relationship building and service orientation.
• Problem-solving and self-development.
• Occupational health & safety awareness.
• Prioritization of safety.

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

Technically strong in UAE CT and VAT with the ability to handle compliance and reporting.
Hands-on with IFRS, financial consolidations, and statutory reporting.
Able to manage audits with minimal supervision.
Experience in handling inter-company transactions and reconciliations.
Proactive in monitoring regulatory changes.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Comfortable liaising with auditors and tax authorities.
Ability to handle M&A tax components.

If you would like, I can also prepare:
An interview screening checklist based on this JD.
A one-slide summary for hiring managers.
A candidate evaluation template aligned with these responsibilities.

Employment Type

Full Time

Company Industry

• Recruitment
• Placement Firm
• Executive Search

Department / Functional Area

• Accounts
• Taxation
• Audit
• Company Secretary

Keywords

• Tax Compliance Officer
• Tax Planning
• Tax Manager
• Tax Provision

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STAR SERVICES LLC

Star Services is the UAE’s leading supplier of primarily oil and gas, petrochemical, engineering, technical and non-technical, and administrative manpower to an impressive range of multi-national corporations, companies, and UAE government departments. Star Services also plays a major role in providing diverse positions for other demanding projects related to construction and large infrastructure, alternative energy, security, education, and transportation.As a result of its stellar 25-year history of providing quality personnel to quality companies, Star Services has become one of the UAE’s top manpower providers. Our strong brand enables us to attract the best candidates, while our thorough screening among a host of considerations, allow us to select the right candidates for any set of hiring requirements.Most importantly, however, the Star Services team of HR experts, lawyers, accountants, and support staff do more than just oversee recruitment and hiring. We anticipate and take every conceivable step to ease the especially unique bureaucratic burdens that can be experienced by employers in this region who take on new staff.

STAR SERVICES LLC

Star Services is the UAE’s leading supplier of primarily oil and gas, petrochemical, engineering, technical and non-technical, and administrative manpower to an impressive range of multi-national corporations, companies, and UAE government departments. Star Services also plays a major role in providing diverse positions for other demanding projects related to construction and large infrastructure, alternative energy, security, education, and transportation.As a result of its stellar 25-year history of providing quality personnel to quality companies, Star Services has become one of the UAE’s top manpower providers. Our strong brand enables us to attract the best candidates, while our thorough screening among a host of considerations, allow us to select the right candidates for any set of hiring requirements.Most importantly, however, the Star Services team of HR experts, lawyers, accountants, and support staff do more than just oversee recruitment and hiring. We anticipate and take every conceivable step to ease the especially unique bureaucratic burdens that can be experienced by employers in this region who take on new staff.

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