Tax Accountant

Job Title: Tax Accountant

Employment Type: Full Time
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Manufacturing – Cigarette / Tobacco
Location: Dubai (JAFZA)

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Tax Accountant / Tax Consultant with strong hands-on experience in UAE Tax Legislation, specifically within JAFZA Free Zone and the Cigarette/Tobacco Manufacturing Industry. The ideal candidate must have in-depth practical knowledge of Corporate Tax, VAT, and Excise Tax, including compliance, reporting, and advisory in a regulated industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance & Reporting:

• Prepare, review, and file Corporate Tax, VAT, and Excise Tax returns in accordance with UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) regulations.
• Manage Excise Tax compliance specific to tobacco products, including product registration, excise declarations, and stock movement tracking.
• Ensure compliance with JAFZA Free Zone tax regulations and maintain eligibility for applicable tax benefits.
• Prepare and submit quarterly and annual tax reports accurately and on time.
• Estimate, track, and reconcile tax liabilities and payments.

Tax Advisory & Strategy:

• Identify tax-saving opportunities and recommend tax-efficient strategies aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare tax research memos, technical opinions, and advisory reports related to Corporate Tax, VAT, and Excise Tax.
• Monitor changes in UAE tax laws, FTA guidelines, and JAFZA regulations and assess their impact on business operations.
• Support management with tax planning initiatives related to manufacturing, imports/exports, and excise-controlled goods.

Documentation & Coordination:

• Maintain and organize the company’s tax database, records, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and review necessary paperwork for tax registrations, deregistration, audits, and refunds.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
• Attend meetings with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and other relevant authorities on tax-related matters.

Operational Oversight:

• Supervise day-to-day tax-related activities and ensure adherence to internal Tax Policies and Guidelines.
• Monitor progress and deliverables, identify risks, escalate issues when required, and implement process improvements.
• Share relevant tax and financial data with the accounting and finance teams to ensure accurate reporting.
• Establish and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships, ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent command of English.
• Ability to work independently in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Professionally qualified in Accounting or Tax.
• CA, ACCA,CMA or equivalent professional qualification.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Tax Consulting/Tax Advisory.
• Very strong practical knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, and Excise Tax.
• Proven experience in a large-scale industrial or manufacturing company, preferably within the cigarette/tobacco sector.
• Hands-on experience with JAFZA Free Zone operations, including compliance and regulatory requirements related to excise-controlled goods.