Senior Accountant – Indirect Taxes

About the role

Omniyat Group is looking for a Senior Accountant to lead its UAE indirect tax compliance function. The role requires a Chartered Accountant with hands‑on VAT experience in the real‑estate sector, capable of managing regulator relationships and driving system‑led improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end indirect tax compliance, including registrations, return filing, audits and assessments.
• Coordinate with Big 4 tax consultants and the Federal Tax Authority on indirect tax matters.
• Maintain and enhance the ERP and BI systems (Oracle or equivalent) used for tax reporting.
• Lead automation initiatives to improve tax reporting efficiency.
• Oversee data archival and record management in line with statutory retention requirements.

Required profile

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5–6 years post‑qualification experience; Big 4 experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a UAE real‑estate group.
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT law, classification of properties and point‑of‑taxation treatment.
• Proven experience in VAT registration, return filing, refunds and managing VAT audits.
• Understanding of IFRS reporting and its interaction with UAE tax law.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Oracle ERP or an equivalent system.
• Experience using Business Intelligence tools for tax reporting.