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