Chartered Accountant – Tax & Compliance (Immediate Joiner) – Dubai

About the role

Leading tax and compliance firm in Dubai is seeking a Chartered Accountant specialized in tax and compliance to join immediately. The role involves end‑to‑end handling of UAE VAT, corporate tax, FTA filings, audits and client compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and file UAE VAT returns, amendments and voluntary disclosures on the FTA portal on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Handle UAE Corporate Tax registration, filings and tax computations in line with the new UAE CT law.
• Manage ESR, UBO and Economic Substance Reporting filings for client entities.
• Assist clients during FTA audits, tax assessments and respond to queries or notices.
• Review client books, invoices and contracts for VAT and CT compliance.
• Prepare tax advisory notes, impact analyses and compliance reports.
• Liaise with the FTA, clients, auditors and internal teams to gather required documentation.
• Maintain a compliance calendar, track deadlines and send client reminders.
• Support senior managers in tax planning, structuring and consulting projects.

Required profile

• Chartered Accountant (CA/ACCA/CPA) with 3‑5 years post‑qualification experience in UAE VAT, corporate tax and FTA compliance.
• Hands‑on experience with the FTA portal for VAT filing, CT registration, ESR and voluntary disclosures.
• Strong knowledge of UAE tax law, VAT law, corporate tax law and IFRS.
• Immediate availability or notice period not exceeding 15 days.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Tally, Zoho Books or other ERP systems.

Required skills

• UAE VAT
• Corporate Tax
• FTA portal
• Economic Substance Reporting (ESR)
• UBO filings
• Advanced Excel
• Tally / Zoho Books / ERP
• IFRS

What we offer

• Salary AED 15,000 – 20,000 per month plus benefits.
• Opportunity to work on diverse tax compliance projects for a leading firm.