VAT Technology Consultant (E-Invoicing)

VAM Systems; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

VAM Systems is seeking a VAT Technology Consultant (E-Invoicing) for UAE operations. The role focuses on analyzing the E-Invoicing mandate's impact on banking products, and leading ASP selection, integration, and data mapping with emphasis on UAE regulations.

The candidate will ensure compliance timelines, archiving within UAE, and provide tax advisory on complex scenarios like Reverse Charge Mechanism and Deemed Supplies, with strong focus on XML/JSON, Peppol, and core banking integrations.

Qualifications

• Experience with UAE E-invoicing mandates and banking IT impact.
• Knowledge of VAT treatment for financial services.
• Data residency requirements within UAE under Tax Procedures Law.
• Experience with ASPs and onboarding FTA-accredited providers.
• Ability to map data to FTA fields and assess API-led integrations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct impact assessment of E-invoicing mandate on banking products and procurement.
• Lead technical evaluation and onboarding of FTA-accredited service providers; ensure PINT AE XML formats handled.
• Define data dictionary and map internal transaction codes to mandatory FTA fields.
• Ensure 14-day reporting deadline and report system failures within 2 business days.
• Provide guidance on complex banking scenarios like Reverse Charge Mechanism and Deemed Supplies.
• Ensure e-invoice archiving remains within UAE borders for minimum 5 years.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of XML/JSON and Peppol messaging protocols.
• Enable API-led connectivity (REST/SOAP) between Core Banking Systems and external tax gateways.
• Show understanding of VAT treatment for financial services and UAE outsourcing regulations.

Skills

Gap analysis

Roadmap

ASP selection

Integration

Data mapping

Compliance oversight

Tax advisory

Data residency

Technical requirements

Tax engine knowledge

Messaging standards

System integration

Banking domain expertise

Data governance

Tools

XML/JSON

Peppol (UBL)

REST/SOAP

Temenos

Finastra

Job description

VAM Systems is currently looking forVAT Technology Consultant (E-Invoicing) for our UAE operations with the following terms and conditions:

Key Responsibilities

• Gap Analysis & Roadmap: Conduct a comprehensive impact assessment of the E-invoicing mandate on banking products (Retail Corporate Treasury) and internal procurement.
• ASP Selection & Integration: Lead the technical evaluation and onboarding of FTA-Accredited Service Providers. Ensure the integration handles PINT AE XML formats.
• Data Mapping: Define the Data Dictionary for the bank. Map internal transaction codes to mandatory FTA fields (UUID Digital Signatures QR codes and VAT breakdowns).
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure the bank meets the 14-day reporting deadline and implement protocols for reporting system failures to the FTA within 2 business days.
• Tax Advisory: Provide specific guidance on complex banking scenarios such as Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) on foreign software licenses and Deemed Supplies.
• Data Residency: Collaborate with IT Security to ensure all e-invoice archiving (minimum 5 years) remains within UAE borders as per the Tax Procedures Law.
• Technical Requirements (Banking IT Focus)
• Tax Engine Knowledge: Experience with tax automation tools (e.g. Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Vertex or SAP Tax Compliance).
• Messaging Standards: Deep understanding of XML JSON and Peppol (UBL) messaging protocols.
• System Integration: Proven experience with API-led connectivity (REST/SOAP) between Core Banking Systems (e.g. Temenos Finastra) and external tax gateways.
• Banking Domain Expertise: Understanding of the VAT treatment for financial services (Explicit fees vs. Implicit margins/Exemptions).
• Data Governance: Familiarity with UAE Central Bank Outsourcing Regulations regarding the use of ASPs.

Joining time frame: (15 - 30 days)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time