Finance Manager – Accounting & Tax Advisory

Manage UAE Corporate Tax compliance, including tax calculations, return preparation, filing and advisory. Prepare and review Transfer Pricing documentation, including benchmarking studies, functional analyses, Master Files and Local Files, where applicable. Ensure compliance with UAE Transfer Pricing regulations, related-party transaction requirements and the arm’s length principle. Advise clients on Corporate Tax implications, exemptions, reliefs and tax-efficient business structures. Stay updated on UAE tax legislation and Federal Tax Authority (FTA) requirements. Oversee preparation, review and submission of UAE VAT returns. Advise clients on VAT registration, deregistration, compliance and transaction treatment. Review VAT reconciliations and identify potential tax exposures. Support clients with FTA enquiries, tax assessments and audits. Oversee accounting and bookkeeping services for multiple clients. Review financial statements, management accounts and financial reports in accordance with IFRS. Ensure accuracy of general ledgers, reconciliations, financial records and supporting documentation. Identify accounting discrepancies, financial risks and areas requiring corrective action. Support clients with financial planning, budgeting and management reporting. Supervise, review and guide accountants and junior team members. Manage multiple client portfolios and ensure deadlines are consistently met. Act as a key point of contact for clients on accounting, tax and financial matters. Review all deliverables to ensure technical accuracy, completeness and compliance. Improve internal processes, reporting standards and quality control procedures.

Desired Candidate Profile

Previous experience working in a UAE accounting or tax consultancy. Experience with the UAE Federal Tax Authority and EmaraTax platform. Experience advising multinational companies, free zone entities and corporate groups. Experience in a small or mid-sized accounting or tax advisory firm. Experience preparing and reviewing Transfer Pricing benchmarking reports. Strong understanding of international tax principles and OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines. Extremely detail-oriented, with the ability to spot inaccuracies, inconsistencies and potential compliance risks. Technically strong and confident in accounting and taxation. Proactive, organised and capable of working independently. Comfortable taking ownership of client engagements from start to finish. Professional, reliable and committed to producing high-quality work. Capable of managing and developing a team while maintaining accountability. Employment Type Full-time

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