Chartered Accountant – Tax & Compliance (Immediate Joiner)

About the role

We are a leading tax and compliance firm in Dubai seeking a Chartered Accountant to join immediately. The role involves end‑to‑end management of UAE VAT, corporate tax and regulatory filings for a portfolio of clients.

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) and related compliance filings.
• Assist clients during FTA audits, tax assessments and respond to official queries.
• Review client books, invoices and contracts to ensure VAT and CT compliance.
• Draft 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 on 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 (notice period cancelled visa or maximum 15 days).
• Proficiency in Advanced Excel and familiarity with Tally, Zoho Books or similar ERP systems.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• Tally / Zoho Books / ERP
• FTA portal operations
• VAT filing
• Corporate Tax registration
• Economic Substance Reporting (ESR)
• Voluntary disclosure handling
• IFRS knowledge

What we offer

• Competitive salary of AED 15,000‑20,000 per month plus benefits.
• Immediate joining opportunity in a dynamic tax advisory environment.