VAT Director - UAE VAT Advisory

Mogi I/O; Dubai; On-site; AED 502,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

Mogi I/O in Dubai seeks a VAT Director to lead the UAE VAT Advisory practice, combining technical authority with commercial growth responsibilities. The role involves high‑level client engagements, market development, engagement economics, and team leadership in a dynamic environment.

The candidate should bring extensive UAE VAT expertise, a track record of managing sophisticated advisory assignments, and strong CFO/Head of Tax relationships.

Qualifications

• Senior UAE VAT and Indirect Tax advisory experience required.
• Experience leading complex UAE VAT engagements and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex UAE VAT and Tax Advisory engagements with transactions, structures, processes, and compliance.
• Advise on VAT treatment, indirect tax exposure, and transaction implications.
• Interpret UAE VAT legislation and FTA guidance, translating into commercial advice.
• Act as senior technical authority on VAT matters and client positions.
• Manage relationships with CFOs, Finance Directors, Tax Heads, and other senior stakeholders.
• Develop and grow the UAE VAT Advisory practice in line with market demand.
• Lead proposals, scoping, pricing discussions, and negotiations.
• Expand client relationships by identifying additional VAT and tax advisory needs.

Skills

UAE VAT

VAT Advisory

Indirect Tax Advisory

VAT legislative knowledge

CFO relationship management

Executive stakeholder engagement

Business development

Proposal development

Commercial negotiations

P&L management

Team leadership

Revenue growth

Pipeline development

Technical quality assurance

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: VAT Director - UAE VAT Advisory

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Accounting

Function: Tax Accounting

Experience: Several years of senior VAT and Indirect Tax Advisory experience

Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Accounting Function: Tax Accounting Salary: 45000-65000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The VAT Director will take senior ownership of the UAE VAT Advisory practice, combining technical authority with responsibility for commercial performance and long-term growth. The position requires close involvement in sophisticated client matters, market development, engagement economics, and team capability. By delivering technically robust advice and building durable client relationships, the director will help strengthen the practice 's market position and create sustainable advisory revenue.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex UAE VAT and Tax Advisory engagements involving transactions, business structures, operational processes, and compliance considerations.
• Advise clients on VAT treatment, indirect tax exposure, transaction implications, and practical remediation requirements.
• Interpret UAE VAT legislation and Federal Tax Authority guidance and translate regulatory requirements into commercially workable advice.
• Act as a senior technical authority on challenging VAT matters and significant client positions.
• Manage relationships with CFOs, Finance Directors, Tax Heads, and other senior stakeholders.
• Understand client business models and identify areas where VAT risks or advisory opportunities may arise.
• Develop and grow the UAE VAT Advisory practice in line with market demand and regulatory developments.
• Generate new engagements through strategic account development, referrals, professional networks, and targeted business development.
• Lead proposals, pitches, engagement scoping, pricing discussions, and commercial negotiations.
• Expand existing client relationships by identifying additional VAT and wider Tax Advisory requirements.
• Maintain a strong opportunity pipeline supporting agreed revenue and growth targets.
• Oversee technical quality, project governance, resource planning, documentation, and timely engagement delivery.
• Review major client reports, recommendations, and technical conclusions before final submission.
• Monitor engagement budgets, utilisation, realization, margins, and profitability.
• Contribute to financial forecasting, annual planning, practice revenue, and overall P&L performance.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of VAT professionals.
• Develop team capability through technical coaching, delegation, quality review, and exposure to complex assignments.
• Monitor UAE VAT updates, FTA guidance, administrative changes, and relevant GCC tax developments.
• Assess the impact of regulatory changes on client transactions, operating models, and compliance obligations.
• Collaborate with Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, finance, accounting, legal, and transaction specialists on multidisciplinary assignments.

Ideal Profile

The successful candidate will be a senior VAT and Indirect Tax Advisory professional with substantial UAE market experience and a strong understanding of Dubai 's commercial environment. Advanced technical knowledge of UAE VAT is essential, supported by practical experience managing sophisticated advisory assignments and resolving complex tax issues. The candidate should be confident advising CFOs, Finance Directors, Heads of Tax, and other senior decision-makers. Experience gained within a Big 4 firm, leading professional services organization, or established tax advisory practice is preferred. Previous responsibility for business development, client portfolio growth, practice building, or service-line leadership will be highly valuable. CA, CTA, ACCA, CPA, ADIT, or an equivalent professional qualification is preferred. The ideal candidate will combine technical credibility with commercial acumen, strong leadership, persuasive communication, and the ability to balance client service, quality, revenue, people, and profitability.

Skills Set

• UAE VAT
• VAT Advisory
• Tax Advisory
• Indirect Tax Advisory
• UAE VAT legislation
• Federal Tax Authority guidance
• GCC tax developments
• VAT technical analysis
• VAT risk assessment
• Transaction VAT analysis
• VAT compliance advisory
• Indirect tax strategy
• Technical tax review
• Senior client management
• CFO relationship management
• Executive stakeholder engagement
• Business development
• Client account expansion
• Proposal development
• Commercial negotiations
• Practice development
• Service-line management
• Revenue growth
• P&L management
• Utilisation management
• Engagement profitability
• Pipeline development
• Team leadership
• Technical quality assurance
• Tax advisory reporting

Why Join Us

This Dubai opportunity provides broad leadership responsibility within a tax market where demand for sophisticated VAT Advisory expertise remains strong. The role allows the VAT Director to influence technical standards, shape the service offering, deepen senior client relationships, create new revenue opportunities, develop future leaders, and improve the overall financial performance of the practice.

About the Company

About the Company Mogi I/O develops technology solutions for OTT, podcast, short-video, and digital content applications. Its technology-driven environment supports evolving digital business models and provides opportunities for experienced professionals to contribute specialist commercial, financial, and advisory expertise.