Job Openings Tax Agent

About the job Tax Agent

About the Role

We are seeking a high-potential Tax Associate / Tax Agent to join our UAE tax advisory practice. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of UAE Corporate Tax, VAT advisory, and regulatory compliance, supporting clients across multiple industries.

The position is designed for ambitious professionals who want to develop into leading tax advisors in the UAE market, with exposure to advisory engagements, regulatory interactions, and client-facing consulting work.

The successful candidate will work closely with leadership on technical tax engagements, while developing their professional profile toward or maintaining Federal Tax Authority (FTA) Tax Agent certification.

This role provides a clear pathway to grow into tax practice development role.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Advisory & Consulting Engagements

  • Support the delivery of tax advisory engagements, including:
  • Corporate tax structuring
  • VAT advisory and transaction analysis
  • cross-border tax considerations
  • real estate and sector-specific tax matters
  • tax compliance diagnostics and risk reviews
  • Prepare technical tax memoranda and advisory reports.
  • Conduct tax research on emerging regulatory developments and FTA guidance.
  • Assist senior advisors in developing practical tax strategies for clients.

Practice Growth & Thought Leadership

  • Contribute to the growth of the tax advisory practice by:
  • identifying advisory opportunities
  • supporting proposal preparation
  • assisting with client onboarding
    • tax insights
    • regulatory updates
    • client education materials

      Client Engagement & Advisory Support

      • Participate in client meetings and advisory discussions.
      • Assist in delivering clear and practical tax advice to business clients.
      • Build trusted relationships with clients by providing high-quality technical support and responsiveness.
      • Support the preparation of tax engagement proposals and advisory deliverables.

      FTA Liaison & Audit Support

      • Support engagement with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) on behalf of clients.
      • Prepare responses to:
      • tax audits
      • FTA queries
      • tax assessments
      • voluntary disclosures

        Tax Compliance & Regulatory Work

        • Prepare and review UAE VAT and Corporate Tax filings in accordance with FTA regulations.
        • Manage tax registrations, deregistrations, amendments, and refund claims with the Federal Tax Authority.
        • Perform detailed tax reconciliations and compliance reviews to ensure accurate filings.
        • Ensure compliance with:
        • Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 (Corporate Tax)
        • UAE VAT legislation
        • Relevant Cabinet Decisions and Ministerial Decisions

          FTA Tax Agent Certification Pathway

          The firm encourages and supports employees in obtaining and maintaining Federal Tax Authority (FTA) Tax Agent registration.

          Candidates should either:

          • Hold FTA Tax Agent certification, or
          • Demonstrate eligibility and commitment to obtain certification.

          The firm will support employees in meeting FTA requirements, including:

          • preparation for the FTA Tax Agent examination
          • guidance on professional eligibility criteria
          • ongoing Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

          Achieving Tax Agent certification will enable the individual to take on expanded regulatory representation and advisory responsibilities.

          Qualifications & Experience

          • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field
          • Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CA, CTA, or CMA preferred
          • 2–6 years of experience in:
          • tax advisory
          • tax compliance
          • accounting with tax exposure
            • Exposure to FTA filings, audits, or tax advisory work
            • Experience in professional services, consulting, or advisory firms is highly desirable

            Technical Skills

            • Strong understanding of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax legislation
            • Ability to interpret tax law, Cabinet Decisions, and FTA guidance
            • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
            • Excellent attention to detail and documentation standards
            • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and client engagements
            • Strong written communication and report drafting skills

            Professional Attributes

            We are looking for professionals who demonstrate:

            • strong intellectual curiosity in tax
            • a commitment to professional excellence
            • commercial awareness and client focus
            • the ability to communicate complex tax matters clearly
            • motivation to build a long-term career in tax advisory

            Career Development & Incentives

            This role is designed to provide accelerated professional development within the tax advisory profession.

            Team members will benefit from:

            • exposure to complex tax advisory engagements
            • structured technical tax training
            • mentorship from experienced tax advisors
            • support toward FTA Tax Agent certification
            • opportunities to develop client advisory and consulting skills

            High-performing individuals will have opportunities to progress into senior advisory and practice leadership roles.

            Performance-based incentives are available based on:

            • quality of technical work
            • contribution to advisory engagements
            • client satisfaction
            • contribution to practice growth and development

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