Account Manager- Tax, Audit & Compliance (UAE Experience)

DropXcell

Kerala

Hybrid

INR 6,213,000 - 9,319,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Finanshels, a UAE-focused finance back office, seeks an Account Manager- Tax, Audit & Compliance with UAE experience to lead the Tax and Audit & Compliance functions.

The role drives UAE tax compliance, audit coordination, books clean-up engagements, and ensures penalty-free outcomes while building scalable processes and leading a ~25-person team across 4 leads.

The position is remote with strong leadership expectations and emphasis on high-quality service delivery and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a team leadership role
Hands-on UAE VAT and Corporate Tax filing experience
Experience managing teams of 10+ employees
Experience coordinating with external audit partners
Familiarity with UAE FTA processes and compliance regulations

Responsibilities

Lead UAE tax compliance, audit coordination and books clean-up engagements
Oversee penalty prevention and ensure zero-penalty outcomes
Manage 4 team leads and ~25 team members
Develop SOPs for compliance workflows and ensure SLA adherence
Coordinate with internal teams and external audit partners
Maintain high-quality service delivery and client relationships
Track metrics like turnaround time, filing accuracy and penalties

Skills

UAE VAT filing

UAE Corporate Tax

FTA audit handling

Audit coordination

Books reconciliation

UAE liquidation

SOP design

Hands-on UAE tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Zoho Books

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Account Manager- Tax, Audit & Compliance (UAE Experience)

5+ Years

Remote

Full-Time

Company Overview

Finanshels is UAE’s AI-powered finance back office for SMEs. We help founders gain peace of mind, financial clarity, and operational control through technology-driven accounting, tax, and compliance solutions. As a fast-growing fintech company, we are committed to delivering exceptional compliance standards and proactive financial support to our clients across the UAE.

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly responsible and detail-oriented Account Manager to lead our Tax and Audit & Compliance departments. The ideal candidate will be accountable for managing UAE tax compliance, audit coordination, books clean-up engagements, and overall portfolio compliance health.

This role requires strong leadership, ownership mentality, and deep knowledge of UAE taxation and compliance regulations. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring zero-penalty outcomes for clients while building scalable systems, improving team performance, and maintaining high-quality service delivery.

1. UAE Tax Compliance & Penalty Prevention

Manage and oversee all UAE tax compliance activities including:
- VAT Filing
- Corporate Tax Filing
- Excise Tax Compliance
- Related FTA obligations
Ensure timely and accurate submissions across the client portfolio.
Maintain and monitor a live compliance tracker for all client deadlines.
Review and approve all high-risk filings before submission.
Handle:
- FTA correspondence
- Tax audits
- Voluntary disclosures
- Penalty disputes
Proactively identify compliance risks and elevate concerns before deadlines.
Take ownership of compliance quality and ensure penalty-free outcomes.
Oversee audit and liquidation engagements in collaboration with external audit partners.
Manage books clean-up engagements from initiation to final sign-off.
Ensure timely completion of financial reconciliations and audit deliverables.
Coordinate effectively between internal teams and external audit partners.
Ensure all deliverables meet Finanshels quality standards before client submission.
Monitor engagement timelines and ensure SLA adherence.
Lead and manage:
- 4 Team Leads
- Approximately 25 team members
Conduct:
- Weekly team reviews
- Compliance audits
- Performance discussions
- Quality checks
Develop and implement SOPs for all compliance workflows.
Ensure operational processes are standardized and documented.
Support hiring, onboarding, training, and employee development.
Foster a high-performance, accountability-driven culture.
Build scalable systems that reduce dependency on manual supervision.

4. Client Relationship Management

Serve as the primary escalation point for key client accounts.
Communicate compliance deadlines, regulatory updates, and risks clearly to clients.
Build strong long-term client relationships through proactive support.
Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and retention.
Anticipate client compliance concerns before they become issues.

5. Process Improvement & Quality Assurance

Continuously improve:
- VAT filing processes
- Corporate Tax workflows
- Audit coordination procedures
- Books clean-up systems
Implement review mechanisms, quality controls, and compliance checklists.
Track and report key operational metrics including:
- Turnaround time
- Filing accuracy
- Error rates
- Penalty incidents
Identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.