VAT Accountant

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

Role Overview:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced VAT Accountant to join our finance team and support end-to-end VAT compliance across the group. If you have strong hands-on UAE VAT experience and enjoy working with data, audits, and compliance, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the VAT In-charge in ensuring 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 compliance with regulations
• Assist the Finance team with VAT interpretation and advisory support
• Conduct internal VAT audits and support external audits
• Prepare, submit, and follow up on UAE VAT refund applications via the FTA portal, including reconciliations and documentation
• Handle FTA clarifications and correspondence
• Utilize Microsoft Power BI dashboards and reports for VAT reconciliation, analysis, and management reporting
• Support ad-hoc tax and finance projects as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on UAE VAT experience (mandatory)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Tax, Accountancy, Finance, or a related field (mandatory)
• Strong and up-to-date knowledge of UAE VAT laws and compliance
• Working knowledge of GCC VAT and exposure to Corporate Tax
• VAT Compliance Diploma preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in tax systems, ERP tools, and reporting platforms
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptable to regulatory and business changes