UAE Indirect Tax Lead - VAT Compliance & Advisory

Young Global; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Global in Dubai seeks an experienced Indirect Tax Manager with strong UAE VAT expertise to lead client engagements, manage VAT compliance and provide practical advisory services. The role involves mentoring junior team members and coordinating with FTA matters while contributing to the firm’s growth.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years UAE VAT/Indirect Tax experience, a Chartered Accountant qualification, and strong analytical and communication skills to deliver high-quality solutions for

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of UAE experience in VAT and Indirect Tax within a consulting, professional services, or corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT legislation, compliance requirements and FTA regulations.
• Hands-on experience managing VAT compliance, FTA audits, assessments and advisory engagements.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.
• UAE Registered Tax Agent certification is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical research skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and client relationship skills.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior professionals.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• VAT Compliance: Manage preparation, review and timely submission of VAT returns and other indirect tax filings in compliance with UAE VAT regulations.
• VAT Advisory: Provide practical VAT advisory services on transactions, contracts, restructurings and cross-border activities.
• VAT Audits & FTA Engagement: Manage VAT audits, tax assessments and FTA reviews from planning through completion.
• Indirect Tax & E‑Invoicing & Tax Technology: Advise on UAE VAT, Excise Tax and e-invoicing; assist with tax technology implementations.
• Client Relationship Management: Build strong client relationships and manage multiple engagements with deadlines and quality.
• Business Development: Support opportunities within existing client portfolios and contribute to proposals and webinars.

Skills

VAT expertise

Client engagement management

Team mentoring

Analytical skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

Young Global in Dubai seeks an experienced Indirect Tax Manager with strong UAE VAT expertise to lead client engagements, manage VAT compliance and provide practical advisory services. The role involves mentoring junior team members and coordinating with FTA matters while contributing to the firm’s growth.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years UAE VAT/Indirect Tax experience, a Chartered Accountant qualification, and strong analytical and communication skills to deliver high-quality solutions for