VAT Compliance Associate (Internship) — Learn & Grow

BDO UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO UAE is seeking a VAT Associate to join our VAT team in Dubai. You will support high-quality VAT compliance tasks for a diverse client base, research UAE VAT rules, and assist with VAT return workings and registrations.

You will work under supervision to ensure accurate VAT treatment and timely deliverables. The role requires a recently completed bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/law and familiarity with Excel; progression toward ACCA/ACA/CPA is advantageous, with a client-service

Qualifications

• Recently completed a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Law or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Support the VAT team in delivering high-quality VAT compliance services across a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Research UAE VAT legislation, FTA clarifications, Cabinet decisions and Ministerial decisions to assist the team on VAT matters.
• Monitor recent VAT developments and assess their potential impact on client matters.
• Assist senior team members in preparing VAT return workings, VAT reconciliations and VAT refund applications.
• Review accounting records and supporting documents to identify VAT treatment and documentation issues.
• Assist with VAT registration, deregistration and amendment applications, and other FTA portal requests.
• Maintain complete VAT working papers and documentation in line with quality standards.
• Support voluntary disclosures, reconsideration-related work and other compliance matters.
• Coordinate with engagement teams and follow up on client information to support timely delivery.
• Assist with engagement administration, deadlines, and time recording.
• Participate in technical training to build knowledge of UAE VAT legislation and advisory practices.
• Adhere to professional ethics and independence in client engagements.
• Support Know Your Customer (KYC) and risk-compliance procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication (ENG)

Arabic language advantage

Team collaboration

Time management

Professional ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/law

Progress towards ACCA/ACA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 365 (Excel, etc.)

Job description

BDO UAE is seeking a VAT Associate to join our VAT team in Dubai. You will support high-quality VAT compliance tasks for a diverse client base, research UAE VAT rules, and assist with VAT return workings and registrations.

You will work under supervision to ensure accurate VAT treatment and timely deliverables. The role requires a recently completed bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/law and familiarity with Excel; progression toward ACCA/ACA/CPA is advantageous, with a client-service