Sr. Officer - Finance (Tax)

Project Management Institute; Fujairah City; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent banking institution in Fujairah City is seeking a Tax Advisor to provide comprehensive tax advice and ensure compliance with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of tax experience in the banking industry and preferred qualifications such as CTA, ACCA, or CA. This role emphasizes strong relationship management and compliance control improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of tax experience in the banking industry.
• Detailed knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all reporting and deliverables are accurate and met timely.
• Develop and implement tax strategies that align with the bank's business objectives.
• Lead internal projects to minimize and mitigate tax compliance risks.

Skills

Knowledge of CT and VAT regulations

Compliance controls management

Tax strategy development

Relationship management

Knowledge of transfer pricing regulations

Education

Graduate/Post Graduate in Finance

CTA / ACCA / CA (preferred)

Job description

Job Purpose

To provide comprehensive tax advice to the Group including accounting systems, completing VAT and tax returns and providing day to day advice and support on tax related matters in line with UAE VAT regulations and Corporate Tax (CT) regulations.

Job Purpose

To provide comprehensive tax advice to the Group including accounting systems, completing VAT and tax returns and providing day to day advice and support on tax related matters in line with UAE VAT regulations and Corporate Tax (CT) regulations.

Key Accountabilities

Ensure all reporting and deliverables are accurate and met timely

• Develop in-depth knowledge of CT and VAT regulations
• Manage, identify and improve compliance controls at each stage of the FTA return process
• Develop and implement tax strategies that align with the bank’s business objectives
• Review all aspects of the tax return, including GL reconciliations and FTA audit file
• Ensure compliance with local VAT and CT regulations
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Liaise with internal and external auditors as well as manage FTA audit queries as required
• Participate in preparation and delivery of VAT and CT training to internal stakeholders
  
  

Other Accountabilities

Support on queries, reporting and ad-hoc projects and ensure internal controls are met

• Provide reporting to management/senior management on issues and projects
• Lead internal projects to minimize and mitigate tax compliance risks
• Other ad hoc duties as required
• Detailed knowledge of transfer pricing regulations and managing Bank’s transfer pricing policy
• Knowledge of OECD BEPS framework
  
  

Education

Graduate / Post Graduate in Finance

Professional Qualification (Preferable)

CTA / ACCA / CA

Background And Experience

Minimum 3 years’ experience of tax experience in the banking industry.