About the Role / About the Job
The primary purpose of the job is to assist in preparing the Group’s UAE Corporate Tax computations and analysis in accordance with the UAE Regulations. This position involves supporting the AVP in the preparation of corporation tax schedules and conducting analyses as guided and instructed. The individual will coordinate with the financial reporting team on Oracle / SumX balances and reconciliation, manage the setup and submission of tax information on the AmaraTax portal, and ensure that all sufficient tax documentation is established to withstand scrutiny from tax authorities for the required periods. The role also includes addressing queries raised by the Regulator or UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) in a timely manner, assisting the Group Head of Tax and Group Tax team with ongoing direct tax issues, and providing support during periods of absence within the Tax team.
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Key Responsibilities
- Assist the AVP in preparing the corporation tax schedules of analysis as guided and instructed.
- Coordinate and work with the financial reporting team on Oracle / SumX balances and reconciliation.
- Set up and submit tax information on the AmaraTax portal.
- Ensure all sufficient tax documentation is in place to withstand Tax authority scrutiny for the required periods.
- Address any queries raised by the Regulator or UAE MoF in a timely manner.
- Assist the Group Head of Tax and Group Tax team with ongoing direct tax issues arising for the Group as needed.
- Work with the Tax team to support absentees or assist during times of need.
- Monitor adherence to the organization's Direct tax policy for UAE taxation.
- Identify and log any Tax gaps, providing input to the risk register.
- Assist in developing, updating, and improving Tax policies across relevant business lines.
- Ensure compliance in accordance with UAE Regulations.
- Confirm that tax documentation supports Tax positions taken in reporting.
- Assist in closing any tax authority or regulatory inquiries/audits on tax issues.
- Work on closing current and historic General Internal Audit (GIA) points raised on Tax.
- Participate in New Product calls and sign-off approvals as required.
- Keep up to date with relevant Tax technical regulations.
- Support Finance and Business teams on any tax analysis and issues arising (e.g., tax office inquiries).
- Ensure documentation is retained succinctly and stored appropriately for future challenges from tax authorities.
- Log all ongoing tax calls and issues for the Group Head of Tax to address.
- Assist on ad-hoc projects as needed.
- Interact effectively with multiple stakeholders across the organization.
- Work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Collaborate with external consultants when required.
- Engage with UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) as needed in a timely manner.
- Exhibit perseverance and ensure completion of required tasks.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Relevant academic qualifications (Accounting/Tax preferred) e.g., ACCA, AAT, UAE CIT, etc.
- Minimum First-degree qualification is required.
- General financial accounting experience is required.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Quick learner with the ability to use initiative.
- Capable of recording issues accurately.
- Ability to handle pressure and tight timeframes effectively.
- Ability to work on project-based tasks in an unstructured environment.
Preferred / Beneficial
- Some specific corporate tax experience is preferable.
- Experience in the banking industry is preferred.
