Assistant Vice President – Corporate Tax (Big 4)

Job Title: AVP – Corporate Tax (UAE Operations)

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Role Overview:

Lead corporate tax compliance operations for UAE-based clients, with responsibility for tax computation, implementation of UAE tax laws, monthly closings, and coordination with client-side finance teams. The role offers end-to-end ownership of the compliance cycle with leadership responsibilities and stakeholder interaction.

Key Responsibilities

🔧 Tax Compliance & Computation

• Manage monthly and annual UAE corporate tax computations for multiple entities.
• Review tax workings and ensure reconciliation with financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Corporate Tax law, including DTAA provisions and international transaction treatment.
• Handle computation of Deferred Tax Assets (DTA) and Deferred Tax Liabilities (DTL) as per IFRS/GAAP.
• Finalize and submit tax deliverables within deadlines.

📞 Client Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with client finance teams for data, clarifications, and alignment on tax positions.
• Participate in scheduled calls to present deliverables and ensure smooth submission processes.
• Address follow-ups, documentation queries, and support in tax authority communication.

🛠 Implementation & Process Improvement

• Interpret and implement updates in UAE Corporate Tax law across client engagements.
• Update working templates and SOPs to reflect regulatory changes.
• Drive standardization and efficiency across compliance processes.

📊 Reporting & Governance

• Maintain trackers for deliverables, deadlines, and client-specific workflows.
• Prepare internal and external reports on tax compliance status and key metrics.
• Ensure adherence to firm-wide quality standards in all submissions.

👥 Team Management

• Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals handling UAE compliance delivery.
• Review outputs for technical accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct periodic training sessions to ensure team is updated on compliance and regulatory developments.

Required Skills & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5–7 years of post-qualification experience in corporate tax.
• Strong experience in tax compliance, preferably including UAE Corporate Tax.
• Background in Big 4 / Tier-1 consulting firms preferred.
• Solid understanding of:
• Tax Compliances
• DTAA provisions and international taxation principles
• Deferred tax computation (DTA/DTL)
• IFRS/GAAP for tax accounting
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Proven ability to manage teams, processes, and deadlines effectively.