Experienced Consultant UAE Compliance

BDO India; Chennai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO India is seeking a corporate services professional to support UAE-based engagements from Chennai. You will assist in corporate secretarial, entity management, and regulatory compliance across UAE Mainland, Free Zones, DIFC, and ADGM.

2–5 years of experience in Corporate Secretarial, governance, or advisory services is preferred; exposure to UAE regulatory frameworks is a plus. The role involves coordinating with clients and regulators to ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in Corporate Secretarial, Entity Management, Corporate Compliance, Governance, or Corporate Advisory Services.
• Exposure to UAE frameworks (ADGM, DIFC, Free Zones) and ESR/UBO/AML is preferred.
• Ability to prepare and maintain statutory records, board/shareholder resolutions, and regulatory filings.

Responsibilities

• Support Corporate Advisory and Corporate Secretarial engagements for UAE-based clients.
• Manage compliance across Mainland UAE, Free Zones, DIFC, and ADGM entities.
• Assist with incorporations, amendments, restructurings, and deregistrations.
• Prepare statutory records and regulatory filings.
• Provide advisory on UAE Companies Law, ESR, UBO, and governance matters.
• Coordinate with clients and regulators to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure adherence to quality, risk, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Corporate Secretarial

Governance

Regulatory Compliance

Client Coordination

Education

CS, CA, ACCA, CPA, or LLB qualification (completed or pursuing)

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Corporate Advisory, Corporate Secretarial, Entity Management, and Regulatory Compliance engagements for UAE-based clients.
• Manage corporate compliance requirements across Mainland UAE, Free Zones, DIFC, and ADGM entities.
• Assist with company incorporations, amendments, restructurings, deregistration's, and ongoing corporate governance requirements.
• Prepare and maintain statutory records, board resolutions, shareholder resolutions, powers of attorney, and regulatory filings.
• Perform research and provide advisory support on UAE Companies Law, Economic Substance Regulations (ESR), UBO Regulations, AML requirements, and Corporate Governance matters.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory authorities, business setup consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely execution of engagements.
• Ensure adherence to firm quality standards, risk management protocols, and regulatory requirements.

Preferred candidate profile

• CS, CA, ACCA, CPA, or LLB qualification (completed or pursuing) preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in Corporate Secretarial, Entity Management, Corporate Compliance, Governance, or Corporate Advisory Services.
• Hands-on exposure to ADGM, DIFC, UAE Free Zones, Mainland UAE, ESR, UBO, AML, and Corporate Governance frameworks preferred.