Assistant Manager

Metaworld Consultant; Peshawar City Tehsil; On-site; PKR 19,369,000 - 30,437,000; Full time

Job summary

Metaworld Consultants is a professional firm delivering accounting, tax, regulatory and advisory services across the UAE and GCC. The Assistant Manager–1 will manage corporate tax, VAT and related tax compliance for a portfolio of clients, requiring strong UAE tax knowledge and report-writing skills.

You will act as the day-to-day contact, coordinate deliverables, monitor deadlines and supervise junior staff, while working with the Tax Manager to maintain service quality and nurture client

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field; professional qualification preferred.
• CA, ACCA, CIMA, ICMA or an equivalent professional qualification.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver UAE Corporate Tax, VAT and other tax compliance assignments in line with legislation and tax authority requirements.
• Prepare and review tax registrations, deregistration, amendments, tax returns and related submissions.
• Review tax computations and working papers for accuracy and supporting documentation.
• Review financial records for tax implications and potential exposures.
• Coordinate collection of client information and documents for tax filings.
• Monitor deadlines and maintain compliance trackers to ensure timely submissions.
• Utilize EmaraTax and related portals for registrations, filings and follow-ups.

Skills

Report writing

Analytical ability

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field

CA/ACCA/CIMA/ICMA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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.
• 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.