Job Details
About the Role
We are seeking a high-potential Tax Associate / Tax Agent to join our UAE tax advisory practice. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of UAE Corporate Tax, VAT advisory, and regulatory compliance, supporting clients across multiple industries.
The position is designed for ambitious professionals who want to develop into leading tax advisors in the UAE market, with exposure to advisory engagements, regulatory interactions, and client-facing consulting work.
The successful candidate will work closely with leadership on technical tax engagements, while developing their professional profile toward or maintaining Federal Tax Authority (FTA) Tax Agent certification.
This role provides a clear pathway to grow into tax practice development role.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Advisory & Consulting Engagements
Support the delivery of tax advisory engagements, including:
Corporate tax structuring
VAT advisory and transaction analysis
cross-border tax considerations
real estate and sector-specific tax matters
tax compliance diagnostics and risk reviews
Prepare technical tax memoranda and advisory reports.
Conduct tax research on emerging regulatory developments and FTA guidance.
Assist senior advisors in developing practical tax strategies for clients.
Practice Growth & Thought Leadership
Contribute to the growth of the tax advisory practice by:
identifying advisory opportunities
supporting proposal preparation
assisting with client onboarding
tax insights
regulatory updates
client education materials
Client Engagement & Advisory Support
Participate in client meetings and advisory discussions.
Assist in delivering clear and practical tax advice to business clients.
Build trusted relationships with clients by providing high-quality technical support and responsiveness.
Support the preparation of tax engagement proposals and advisory deliverables.
FTA Liaison & Audit Support
Support engagement with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) on behalf of clients.
Prepare responses to:
tax audits
FTA queries
tax assessments
voluntary disclosures
Tax Compliance & Regulatory Work
Prepare and review UAE VAT and Corporate Tax filings in accordance with FTA regulations.
Manage tax registrations, deregistrations, amendments, and refund claims with the Federal Tax Authority.
Perform detailed tax reconciliations and compliance reviews to ensure accurate filings.
Ensure compliance with:
Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 (Corporate Tax)
UAE VAT legislation
Relevant Cabinet Decisions and Ministerial Decisions
FTA Tax Agent Certification Pathway
The firm encourages and supports employees in obtaining and maintaining Federal Tax Authority (FTA) Tax Agent registration.
Candidates should either:
Hold FTA Tax Agent certification, or
Demonstrate eligibility and commitment to obtain certification.
The firm will support employees in meeting FTA requirements, including:
preparation for the FTA Tax Agent examination
guidance on professional eligibility criteria
ongoing Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
Achieving Tax Agent certification will enable the individual to take on expanded regulatory representation and advisory responsibilities.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field
Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CA, CTA, or CMA preferred
2–6 years of experience in:
tax advisory
tax compliance
accounting with tax exposure
Exposure to FTA filings, audits, or tax advisory work
Experience in professional services, consulting, or advisory firms is highly desirable
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax legislation
Ability to interpret tax law, Cabinet Decisions, and FTA guidance
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Excellent attention to detail and documentation standards
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and client engagements
Strong written communication and report drafting skills
Professional Attributes
We are looking for professionals who demonstrate:
strong intellectual curiosity in tax
a commitment to professional excellence
commercial awareness and client focus
the ability to communicate complex tax matters clearly
motivation to build a long-term career in tax advisory
Career Development & Incentives
This role is designed to provide accelerated professional development within the tax advisory profession.
Team members will benefit from:
exposure to complex tax advisory engagements
structured technical tax training
mentorship from experienced tax advisors
support toward FTA Tax Agent certification
opportunities to develop client advisory and consulting skills
High-performing individuals will have opportunities to progress into senior advisory and practice leadership roles.
Performance-based incentives are available based on:
quality of technical work
contribution to advisory engagements
client satisfaction
contribution to practice growth and development
As per UAE law
Company Visa
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