Qualified Tax Consultant - Tax and Accountancy Services

Job description / Role

Responsibilities:
• Manage Corporate Tax (CT), VAT and Transfer Pricing advisory and compliance projects in the UAE and globally, acting as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Draft tax memorandums, letters, compliance reports, and Private Clarifications requests.
• Provide expert advice on UAE CT & VAT issues, including registration, deregistration, and amendments.
• Apply OECD Transfer Pricing principles in client advisory work.
• Support senior managers in preparing proposals for clients and creating other related materials.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of VAT returns and statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with IFRS and other regulatory requirements
• Liaise with external regulators and provide information required for auditors' reports.
• Prepare and review CT returns and disclosures accurately and on time.
• Acting as a point of contact for tax authorities, dealing with new queries and ensuring that any FTA inquiries are managed promptly and effectively.
• Stay updated on UAE Corporate tax and VAT regulations and legislative changes.

• Minimum of five years in accountancy or tax practice or related environment having multi-jurisdictional presence.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's degree is a plus).
• A relevant qualification (ACCA, ACA, CTA, ADIT or ATT) is required.
• Registered Tax Agent with the FTA for CT and VAT is required.
• Solid knowledge of international accounting and tax principles, laws, and regulations.
• Accurate and detailed oriented, confident and team player.
• Able to deal with client enquiries in a timely and precise manner.
• Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Excel and accounting software (QuickBooks and Xero).
• Strong understanding of the UAE market, local business practices, and regulations.
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of Italian, Spanish and/or Arabic is highly desirable.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the UAE and occasionally internationally.

About the Company

WellTax is a highly respected accounting firm recognised locally for a broad range of accounting, tax and consulting services. Our partners and senior staff members are professionals in taxation and business analysis.

We deliver tailor-made solutions to our clients who highly recommend the quality of work, commitment and support they receive. We serve customers from various sectors from retail businesses to contractors.

We deliver a comprehensive range of services including accountancy, taxation, financial reporting, bookkeeping, payroll, management accounting and business plans. Each of our partners and staff members pursues a highly attentive and precise approach to the comprehension of your business issues and provides personalised solutions to our customers.