Tax Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a Tax Specialist to manage the Group’s direct and indirect tax compliance, reporting and advisory activities across the UAE and, where applicable, other regions. The role will handle day‑to‑day corporate tax and VAT matters, support international tax projects such as Pillar 2 and transfer‑pricing, and drive the transition to the UAE e‑invoicing mandate.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and file UAE Corporate Tax returns via EmaraTax, including schedules, book‑to‑tax adjustments and reconciliations.
• Maintain corporate tax registrations, monitor filing deadlines and assess the impact of regulatory changes.
• Support tax provisions, disclosures, effective‑tax‑rate analysis and cash‑tax planning for statutory and management reporting.
• Own the preparation, review and submission of periodic VAT returns, manage VAT registrations, refunds, and voluntary disclosures.
• Determine correct VAT treatment for various supply types, reverse‑charge transactions and imports.
• Design and maintain VAT controls, processes and a compliance calendar across all entities.
• Assist with transfer‑pricing compliance, including Local File, Master File and Country‑by‑Country reporting.
• Liaise with finance, treasury, procurement, legal and commercial teams and coordinate with external advisors.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax Law (Federal Decree‑Law No. 47 of 2022) and VAT regulations.
• Experience preparing corporate tax and VAT returns and managing tax registrations.
• Ability to work independently, own deliverables end‑to‑end and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Familiarity with international tax concepts such as Pillar 2, transfer pricing and CbC reporting.

Required skills

• EmaraTax filing system
• Corporate tax compliance
• VAT compliance and reporting
• Transfer‑pricing documentation
• Country‑by‑Country reporting