Assistant Manager VAT

About the role

We are looking for an Assistant Manager VAT to join our growing Tax team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will be a team player who creates and implements tax plans while identifying opportunities for process improvement and potential risk areas.

Key responsibilities

• Provide tax advice and submit VAT returns.
• Liaise with the Federal Tax Authority on industry‑specific tax issues.
• Analyze tax risks and identify tax‑saving opportunities for clients.
• Develop strong client relationships and support their financial and tax matters.
• Identify new clients and assist the business development manager in growing the company.
• Perform additional tasks assigned by senior management and meet all reporting deadlines.
• Execute VAT health‑check assignments.

Required profile

• Excellent knowledge of UAE VAT law.
• Basic understanding of corporate tax.
• Hands‑on experience with VAT health checks, return preparation and submission.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Relevant professional tax qualification (CTA, ACA, ATT or equivalent).

Required skills

• UAE VAT law expertise.
• VAT health‑check execution.
• Tax return preparation and submission.