Assistant Manager

Metaworld Consultant; Peshawar City Tehsil; On-site; PKR 1,600,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Metaworld Consultants, UAE/GCC tax advisory firm, seeks an Assistant Manager–1 to manage corporate tax, VAT and related compliance for a portfolio of clients. You will apply UAE and/or Pakistan tax knowledge, conduct research, prepare submissions and review assignments for accuracy and timeliness.

You will coordinate deliverables with the Tax Manager and seniors, supervise junior staff, develop client relationships and contribute to business growth through proactive tax advice and high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field; professional qualification like CA/ACCA/CIMA is preferred.
• 2–3 years of relevant tax experience in a tax consultancy, accounting firm or professional services environment.
• Experience with UAE Corporate Tax and VAT, or Pakistan direct and indirect taxation.

Responsibilities

• Manage UAE Corporate Tax, VAT and other tax compliance assignments in line with legislation and tax authority requirements.
• Prepare and review tax registrations, deregistrations, amendments, returns, refunds and related submissions.
• Review tax computations and working papers for completeness and accuracy.
• Review financial records to identify tax implications, compliance gaps and exposures.
• Coordinate timely collection of client information and documents for filings.
• Monitor filing and payment deadlines and maintain compliance trackers.
• Use EmaraTax or portals for registrations, filings and following up with authorities.
• Conduct technical research and prepare tax advisory reports and memoranda.
• Develop clear recommendations and communicate tax matters practically to clients.
• Coordinate with Tax Manager and seniors to maintain service quality and client relationships.
• Review returns and reports prepared by juniors to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Provide guidance and coaching to junior staff on procedures and documentation.
• Assist in engagement management, including client meetings and proposals.

Skills

Strong report-writing

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

CA/ACCA/CIMA ICMA or equivalent

Tools

EmaraTax

Job description

Company Overview:

Metaworld Consultants is a professional consulting firm providing accounting, tax, regulatory and business advisory services to clients across the UAE and GCC. Our Accounting & Tax Solutions Business Unit assists multinational corporations, SMEs, family businesses and high - growth enterprises in navigating complex tax and regulatory requirements, including UAE Corporate Tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), Transfer Pricing, IFRS compliance, and other statutory obligations. We are committed to delivering technically robust, commercially practical and client - focused solutions while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and quality.

Job Overview:

The Assistant Manager–1 will manage and deliver Corporate Tax, VAT and other applicable tax compliance and advisory assignments for a portfolio of clients. The role requires practical knowledge of UAE tax legislation and/or Pakistan direct and indirect taxation, strong technical research and report-writing capabilities, and the ability to review financial information, identify tax risks and ensure accurate, timely submissions to the relevant tax authorities.

The position will act as a day-to-day point of contact for assigned clients, coordinate engagement deliverables, monitor statutory deadlines and review work prepared by junior team members. The role will work closely with the Tax Manager and senior management to maintain service quality, develop client relationships and support the growth of the Accounting & Tax Solutions Business Unit.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Tax Compliance Management

• Manage and deliver UAE Corporate Tax, VAT and other applicable tax compliance assignments in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations and tax authority requirements.


• Prepare and review tax registrations, deregistration, amendments, tax returns, refund applications, reconciliations, supporting schedules and related submissions.


• Review tax computations and working papers to ensure completeness, accuracy, consistency and appropriate supporting documentation.


• Review financial records, trial balances, general ledgers, invoices and other supporting documents to identify tax implications, compliance gaps and potential exposures.


• Coordinate and manage the timely collection of client information and documents required to complete tax filings and other compliance deliverables.


• Monitor statutory filing and payment deadlines, maintain accurate compliance trackers and ensure that assignments are completed and submitted on time.


• Use EmaraTax and other relevant tax authority portals to process registrations, filings, refund applications, submissions and related follow-up activities.

2. Tax Advisory, Technical Research & Reporting

• Conduct technical research and interpret applicable tax legislation, Cabinet Decisions, Ministerial Decisions, Executive Regulations, public clarifications and official tax authority guidance.


• Prepare and review` tax advisory reports, technical memoranda, tax assessments, position papers and written client correspondence.


• Analyze the tax implications of business transactions, operating arrangements and financial activities, identifying relevant risks and practical considerations.


• Support tax health checks, compliance reviews, due diligence exercises and other tax advisory engagements.


• Develop clear, well-supported recommendations and communicate technical tax matters in a practical and commercially relevant manner.


• Monitor changes in tax legislation, regulatory decisions and official guidance and assess their potential impact on clients.

3. Client & Engagement Management

• Act as the day-to-day contact for assigned clients and maintain professional, responsive and effective client relationships.


• Coordinate client information requests, follow up on outstanding documents and communicate engagement requirements, timelines and deliverables.


• Manage multiple client assignments concurrently, prioritize workload and elevate delays, technical issues or risks where required.


• Attend client meetings and discussions with the Tax Manager or senior management, explain findings where appropriate and track agreed actions.


• Prepare client proposals, engagement letters, fee submissions and presentations in coordination with management.


• Support business development activities, including identifying additional client needs and contributing to proposals and service presentations.

4. Review, Supervision & Team Development

• Review tax returns, reconciliations, computations, working papers and reports prepared by junior team members to ensure technical accuracy and quality.


• Provide day-to-day technical guidance, constructive feedback and coaching to junior staff on tax compliance procedures and documentation standards.


• Allocate or coordinate work within assigned engagements, monitor progress and highlight capacity or delivery concerns to the Tax Manager.


• Ensure that review comments are resolved and that final deliverables meet internal quality standards before submission to clients or tax authorities.

5. Tax Authority & Regulatory Coordination

• Coordinate and support responses to tax authority enquiries, information requests, assessments, audits and clarification requests.


• Review supporting documents and assist in preparing accurate, complete and timely responses to tax authority communications.


• Maintain organized engagement files, filing confirmations, correspondence and evidence of submissions.


• Keep up to date with relevant tax authority procedures, portal requirements and regulatory developments affecting client assignments.

6. Internal, Technical & Business Support

• Prepare and review tax alerts, technical updates, publications, newsletters, proposals, engagement letters and client presentations.


• Contribute to the development and improvement of internal templates, tax working papers, compliance trackers, checklists and standard operating procedures.


• Maintain accurate timesheets, engagement budgets where applicable, client records and supporting documentation.


• Participate in internal technical discussions, knowledge-sharing sessions and training activities.


• Assist the Tax Manager and senior management with engagement management, client meetings, business development and other relevant activities.


• Perform any other relevant duties assigned by management.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Education & Professional Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field; M.Com, MBA or equivalent may also be considered.


• CA, ACCA, CIMA, ICMA or an equivalent professional qualification, completed or in progress.

Relevant Experience

• 2–3 years of relevant tax experience, preferably in a tax consultancy, accounting firm or professional services environment.


• Practical experience in UAE Corporate Tax and VAT, or Pakistan direct and indirect taxation.


• Experience in tax registrations, returns, reconciliations, refunds, tax authority submissions and EmaraTax or equivalent portals.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Sound understanding of financial statements and tax legislation, including the ability to research and interpret official guidance.


• Strong report-writing, analytical and problem-solving skills, with good written and verbal English.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; ability to manage deadlines and review or guide junior staff.