Senior Accountant — VAT & Corporate Tax Complia...

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site
  • 7,000-12,000 AED / Month
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Job Description

Senior Accountant — VAT & Corporate Tax Compliance (Consultancy Team Lead)

Location: Dubai, UAE (On-site)
Company: Oxford Management Consultancy Ltd
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: AED 7,000 – 12,000/month (based on experience)

About Oxford Management Consultancy Ltd

Oxford Management Consultancy Ltd is a fast-growing professional services firm in the UAE, providing:

  • Accounting & Bookkeeping Services

  • VAT Registration & Return Filing

  • Corporate Tax Registration & Compliance

  • Financial Reporting & Advisory

  • Company Formation & Business Compliance Support

We work with SMEs, startups, and established businesses across multiple industries, helping them stay compliant and financially structured.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Senior Accountant / VAT & Corporate Tax Specialist to lead our compliance and accounting delivery team.

This role is ideal for a VAT and Corporate Tax expert who can manage multiple client accounts, supervise junior accountants, and provide advisory support to clients — including joining meetings when the sales team requires technical clarity to close engagements.

Key Responsibilities

Client Accounting & Bookkeeping Oversight

  • Manage and review bookkeeping and accounting deliverables for multiple SME clients

  • Ensure accurate monthly closing, reconciliations, and reporting

  • Supervise accounting records, ledgers, and financial documentation

  • Maintain compliance with UAE accounting standards and IFRS practices

VAT Compliance & Advisory (FTA Expert)

  • Lead end-to-end VAT compliance services including:

    • VAT Registration & Deregistration

    • VAT Return Preparation and Filing

    • VAT Calculations and Adjustments

    • FTA Audit Support and Documentation

  • Ensure clients remain fully compliant with UAE VAT laws and updates

Corporate Tax (CT) Registration & Return Filing

  • Handle Corporate Tax compliance including:

    • CT Registration for new and existing entities

    • Corporate Tax Return Filing and advisory

    • Supporting clients with CT implementation and structuring

  • Stay updated with UAE Corporate Tax regulations and apply best practices across client portfolios

Team Leadership & Quality Control

  • Lead and mentor junior accountants and compliance staff

  • Review team output for accuracy, completeness, and deadlines

  • Develop internal workflows, checklists, and compliance controls

  • Ensure timely delivery of client commitments and SLA standards

Client Meetings & Sales Support

  • Join client meetings when required to provide technical clarity on:

    • VAT and Corporate Tax obligations

    • Compliance requirements

    • Accounting scope and deliverables

  • Support the sales team in closing deals through confident advisory communication

Compliance & Company Formation Support

  • Assist with compliance documentation for:

    • Trade license renewals

    • ESR / UBO filings (if applicable)

    • Free zone compliance requirements

    • Company formation accounting setup

Key KPIs / Success Metrics

  • Timely filing of VAT and CT returns with zero penalties

  • Accuracy and audit-readiness of client accounts

  • Strong client satisfaction and retention

  • Junior team performance and delivery quality

  • Support in improving sales conversion through technical credibility

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • 5–8+ years of UAE accounting experience (consultancy background preferred)

  • Strong hands-on expertise in:

    • UAE VAT compliance and filing

    • Corporate Tax registration and returns

    • Multi-client portfolio management

  • Proficiency in accounting software such as:
    QuickBooks, Zoho Books, Xero, Tally, or similar

  • Excellent Excel and reporting skills

Preferred (Highly Valued)

  • ACCA / CPA / CA qualification

  • Prior experience in accounting firms or compliance consultancies

  • Strong client-facing advisory confidence

  • Knowledge of UAE business setup and regulatory compliance

Core Competencies

  • VAT & CT technical expertise (guru-level)

  • Strong attention to detail and deadline discipline

  • Ability to manage teams and multiple client priorities

  • Excellent communication skills with clients and internal sales teams

  • High integrity, professionalism, and ownership mindset

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary + growth potential

  • Leadership role in a fast-growing consultancy

  • Exposure to diverse UAE business clients and industries

  • Opportunity to grow into Compliance Manager / Head of Accounting Services