Senior Tax Accountant

Roles and responsibilities

Exciting Opportunity for Senior Tax Accountant – Join Our Finance Team in Abu Dhabi!

Are you an experienced tax professional looking to make a difference in a dynamic corporate environment? We are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join Ali & Sons Holding LLC in Abu Dhabi. This role is critical in ensuring Corporate Tax and VAT compliance across the group and its subsidiaries while supporting strategic tax initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Indirect Tax – VAT:

• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual VAT reports, including VAT returns and TB reconciliation.
• Ensure VAT compliance for AR & AP invoices and transactions.
• Develop tax planning strategies to minimize liabilities.
• Liaise with external tax advisors and authorities.
• Conduct tax impact analyses for transactions and strategic initiatives.
• Support documentation reviews for VAT treatments (e.g., contracts, invoices).
• Monitor and implement VAT regulation updates in line with legal guidelines.
• Provide VAT-related support to business and finance teams.
• Assist with VAT queries and recommend solutions.
• Support during tax audits.

Direct Tax – Corporate Tax:

• Conduct assessments on UAE Corporate Tax and perform gap analyses for readiness.
• Prepare corporate tax reports, computations, and returns.
• Maintain a checklist of allowable and disallowed expenditures.
• Assist with implementation and compliance of Corporate Tax and Transfer Pricing policies.
• Archive tax working files and support CT compliance processes.
• Stay updated on global and regional tax developments, highlighting their impacts.
• Support during tax audits and assist with tax provisioning.
• Assess deferred tax assets and liabilities.

Requirements:

• Education: University degree in Finance or Accounting with a professional qualification (CPA, CA, ACCA).
• Experience: 2–3 years in UAE taxation.

Desired candidate profile

A Senior Tax Accountant manages an organization’s tax compliance, reporting, and planning responsibilities. This role ensures adherence to tax regulations while identifying opportunities for tax savings and risk minimization. Senior Tax Accountants work closely with internal teams and external auditors, offering strategic guidance to optimize the organization’s tax position.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance

• Prepare and review tax returns, including corporate, partnership, and individual filings.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of all federal, state, and local tax forms.
• Maintain compliance with all tax laws and regulations, staying current with updates or changes.

Tax Planning and Strategy

• Develop and implement tax-saving strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Analyze the impact of tax legislation on the company and recommend adjustments.
• Identify and mitigate potential tax risks to minimize liabilities.

Audit Support

• Assist with tax audits by preparing documentation, schedules, and responses to inquiries.
• Act as a point of contact for tax authorities during audits or reviews.
• Ensure records and filings are accurate and readily available.

Financial Reporting

• Collaborate with the finance team to calculate and report tax provisions for financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with tax accounting standards (e.g., ASC 740 or IFRS).
• Reconcile tax accounts and manage deferred tax balances.

Advisory and Team Support

• Provide guidance on tax-related matters, including mergers, acquisitions, and international operations.
• Mentor and review the work of junior tax staff or accountants.
• Work with external tax advisors and consultants as needed.