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

About the role

Our client, a leading tax and compliance firm in Dubai, is seeking a Chartered Accountant with strong expertise in UAE VAT and Corporate Tax. The role is on‑site and requires an immediate joiner or a candidate who can start within 15 days.

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 Economic Substance Reporting (ESR), Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) filings and related compliance for client entities.
• Assist clients during FTA audits, tax assessments and respond to official queries.
• Review client books, invoices and contracts to ensure 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 timely reminders to clients.
• Support senior managers in tax planning, structuring and consulting projects.

Required profile

• Chartered Accountant qualification (CA, ACCA or 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 a maximum notice period of 15 days.

Required skills

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

What we offer

• Competitive salary of AED 6,500 – AED 7,000 per month.
• Benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a reputable tax advisory firm in a dynamic market.