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POSITION OVERVIEW

Job Title: UAE Tax Consultant (FTA Licensed)

Department: Tax & Compliance

Reporting To: Founder & Director

Location: Dubai, UAE - On-site

Employment Type: Full-Time

License Required: Active FTA Tax Agent Registration (TAAN)

Start Date: Immediate

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. FTA Tax Agent Licence & Firm Registration

▸ Maintain our firm Consulting's listing on the FTA Tax Agent Register under your licence

▸ Ensure the firm remains compliant with all FTA Tax Agent regulations and code of conduct

▸ Manage annual renewal of the Tax Agent registration and associated documentation

▸ Act as the named Tax Agent for the firm in all official FTA correspondence and portal activities

2. Client Portfolio Management

▸ Manage Tax Agent appointments for all Our clients on the Emara Tax portal (FTA Portal)

▸ Oversee filing of VAT returns, Corporate Tax returns, and other submissions on behalf of clients

▸ Submit voluntary disclosures, reconsideration requests, and respond to FTA queries

▸ Handle client de-registrations, amendments, and exception applications

▸ Represent clients in FTA audit processes and correspondence

3. Client Relationship & Communication

▸ Serve as the primary point of contact for all clients on tax matters

▸ Communicate filing deadlines, compliance requirements, and regulatory updates to clients

▸ Conduct client onboarding — collect TRN details, trade licences, KYC documents, and power of attorney

▸ Advise clients on VAT, Corporate Tax, and Excise Tax implications relevant to their business

▸ Maintain professional relationships with business owners, CFOs, and senior management

4. Compliance Oversight

▸ Ensure all client filings are accurate, complete, and submitted within FTA deadlines

▸ Maintain organised, audit-ready records for every client

▸ Monitor FTA updates, public clarifications, and regulatory changes and apply them to client matters

▸ Identify compliance gaps in client accounts and advise on remediation

5. Internal Operations

▸ Maintain a comprehensive deadline tracker covering the entire client portfolio

▸ Develop and improve internal SOPs for FTA portal workflows

▸ Coordinate with accounts, legal, and third-party auditors as needed

▸ Train and mentor junior staff or assistants as the team grows

QUALIFICATIONS & LICENSING

▸ Active FTA Tax Agent Registration (TAAN) — mandatory, no exceptions

▸ Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field

▸ Minimum 5 years of relevant tax or accounting experience

▸ Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, CA, or equivalent — preferred

EXPERIENCE

▸ Proven experience using the EmaraTax portal for VAT and Corporate Tax filings

▸ Prior experience working as a Tax Agent or in a UAE tax agency/accounting firm

▸ Familiarity with UAE VAT Law and Corporate Tax Law

▸ Experience managing a portfolio of SME or corporate clients independently

▸ Experience handling FTA audits, penalties, voluntary disclosures, or disputes is a strong advantage

Pay: AED15,000.00 - AED20,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently hold an active UAE FTA Tax Agent Registration (TAAN)?
• Are you willing to be listed as the registered Tax Agent for the firm on the FTA portal?
• How many years of UAE Taxation experience do you have?
• Have you independently handled VAT and Corporate Tax filings through the EmaraTax portal?
• Have you managed client communications and FTA correspondence directly?
• Have you handled any of the following? (Select all applicable)