Tax Consultant (UAE VAT, Corporate Tax & Transfer Pricing) - (3 months Contract)

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Tax Consultant to support our finance and tax function on a contractual basis. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in UAE Value Added Tax (VAT) and a strong understanding of UAE Corporate Tax (CT) and Transfer Pricing (TP) Regulations. The consultant will be responsible for ensuring tax compliance, providing advisory support, reviewing tax processes, and assisting with tax reporting and documentation requirements.

Key Responsibilities

UAE VAT

• Review and ensure compliance with UAE VAT laws and regulations.

• Prepare and review VAT returns and supporting schedules.

• Assess VAT treatment of business transactions and provide recommendations.

• Conduct VAT health checks and identify potential compliance risks.

• Support VAT audits, assessments, and correspondence with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). Resolve VAT-related queries from internal stakeholders.

Corporate Tax

• Support compliance with UAE Corporate Tax requirements.

• Review tax positions and assess potential Corporate Tax implications.

• Assist in the preparation of Corporate Tax calculations and related documentation.

• Provide guidance on deductible and non-deductible expenses.

• Review accounting and tax treatments to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Transfer Pricing

• Assist with Transfer Pricing compliance and documentation requirements.

• Review related-party transactions and assess arm's length compliance.

• Support the preparation of Transfer Pricing policies and supporting documentation.

• Advise on Transfer Pricing implications under UAE Corporate Tax regulations.

Advisory & Compliance

• Monitor developments in UAE tax legislation and advise on potential business impacts.

• Identify tax risks and opportunities for process improvements.

• Provide tax advisory support to finance and business stakeholders.

• Assist with tax planning and compliance-related projects as required.

Requirements & Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field. Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, CTA, ADIT, or equivalent is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in taxation, with significant exposure to UAE tax regulations.

• Proven expertise in UAE VAT compliance and advisory.

• Strong knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax regulations. Understanding of Transfer Pricing principles and documentation requirements.

• Experience handling tax audits, assessments, and regulatory compliance matters.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent understanding of UAE tax laws and regulatory requirements.

• Ability to assess complex transactions and determine tax implications.