1 Senior Tax Consultant Job

Why Join Us?

You'll be at the heart of a movement aimed at simplifying the financial lives of founders through a tech-first approach.

Embark on a rewarding career path where your work directly contributes to transforming the financial landscape for SMEs in the Middle East.

Let's simplify finance management together, making it seamless and accessible for a new generation of founders.

Position Overview:

- We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Consultant with deep expertise in UAE VAT and Corporate Tax to join our team.

- The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving high-level tax strategies, managing complex tax filing processes, and leading a team to ensure compliance and efficiency.

- With a focus on technical tax knowledge, process improvement, and automation, this role is crucial to supporting the continued growth and effectiveness of our tax department.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance and Advisory:

- Serve as the subject matter expert on UAE VAT and Corporate Tax, ensuring compliance with the latest tax regulations and updates.

- Provide tax advisory services, focusing on complex, high-impact work such as tax planning and impact assessments.

- Oversee and execute corporate tax filing processes using the Emaratax portal, including penalty assessment and management.

- Manage a significant volume of tax registration processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion.

Team Leadership:

- Lead, manage, and mentor a team of 5-10 tax professionals, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

- Identify and address skills gaps within the team, providing guidance and training as needed.

- Maintain oversight of workload distribution to meet all internal and external deadlines effectively.

Process Improvement:

- Identify and close process gaps within tax operations to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

- Contribute to automation initiatives, streamlining data handling, reporting, and filing workflows.

Process Knowledge:

- Expert knowledge of the steps involved in tax registration, tax filing, and amendments, including all required documentation for each process.

Qualifications

- Bachelors / Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.

- Professional Certification: Holder of or actively pursuing a recognized tax or finance qualification (e.g.,, CMA, CA , or equivalent).

- Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years in tax consulting, with a strong focus on UAE VAT and Corporate Tax.

- Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of the Emaratax portal, including penalty management and potential use cases.

Preferred Skills:

- Proven experience managing a high volume of tax registrations and related filings.

- Experience working in a startup environment, with the ability to adapt to dynamic, high-growth settings.

- Track record of contributing to process automation and improvement initiatives.

- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Desired Skills and Experience:

- UAE VAT, Emaratax, Tax Compliance & Advisory, Corporate Tax, Tax filing, Tax registration