UAE VAT Specialist | Compliance, Audits & Analytics

Paris Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Paris Group in Dubai is seeking a VAT Accountant to join the finance team, bringing hands-on UAE VAT experience and a sharp eye for data accuracy.

You will support end-to-end VAT compliance, prepare returns, and work with Power BI dashboards for reconciliation and management reporting. The role requires strong knowledge of UAE VAT laws, GCC VAT, and exposure to corporate tax, with a focus on compliance and audit support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on UAE VAT experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Tax, Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong and up-to-date knowledge of UAE VAT laws and compliance.
• Familiar with GCC VAT and exposure to Corporate Tax.
• VAT Compliance Diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the VAT In-charge in end-to-end VAT compliance for the group.
• Review daily VAT transactions and assist in VAT return preparation.
• Maintain complete backup documentation for VAT return workings and filings.
• Review VAT recovery processes and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist finance with VAT interpretation and advisory support.
• Conduct internal VAT audits and support external audits.
• Prepare and submit UAE VAT refunds via FTA portal with reconciliations.
• Handle FTA clarifications and correspondence.
• Utilize Power BI dashboards for VAT reconciliation and reporting.
• Support ad-hoc tax and finance projects as assigned.

Skills

UAE VAT experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Tax, Accountancy, Finance, or related field

Tools

Power BI

ERP tools

Reporting platforms

Job description

Paris Group in Dubai is seeking a VAT Accountant to join the finance team, bringing hands-on UAE VAT experience and a sharp eye for data accuracy.

You will support end-to-end VAT compliance, prepare returns, and work with Power BI dashboards for reconciliation and management reporting. The role requires strong knowledge of UAE VAT laws, GCC VAT, and exposure to corporate tax, with a focus on compliance and audit support.