Assistant Manager - Taxation

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Apparel Group is seeking an Assistant Manager Taxation, full-time on-site in Dubai, to lead VAT compliance across the GCC, provide indirect tax advisory, manage audits, and drive process improvements. The role requires solid GCC VAT expertise, 5+ years, with CA preferred; ACCA, CPA, or CMA are advantages. Key duties include preparing VAT returns, supporting registrations, coordinating audits, guiding units on transactions, reviewing contracts, liaising with authorities, and driving ERP and tax system enhancements. To apply effectively, tailor your CV to showcase GCC VAT filings, cross-border transactions, intercompany considerations, and success with ERP/tax platforms; quantify improvements in controls, timelines, and audit outcomes; highlight stakeholder management and data analysis skills; mention multinational experience and regulatory tracking.

1. VAT Compliance & Regulatory Filings

  Prepare, review, and submit VAT returns and related filings across GCC countries. 

 Ensure timely VAT registrations, deregistrations, and ongoing compliance with local tax regulations. 

 Maintain accurate VAT records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for audits and inspections. 

 Monitor VAT obligations and ensure adherence to statutory timelines and reporting requirements. 

 2. Indirect Tax Advisory & Business Support 

 Provide VAT guidance to business units on transactions, pricing, contracts, and new initiatives. 

 Review customer and supplier agreements from an indirect tax perspective.

  Assess VAT implications of cross-border transactions and intercompany arrangements. 

 Support implementation of tax-efficient processes while ensuring full regulatory compliance. 

3. Audit, Authority Liaison & Risk Management 

 Coordinate responses to VAT audits, assessments, and tax authority inquiries. 

 Liaise with external consultants, auditors, and regulatory bodies on indirect tax matters. 

 Prepare reconciliations, explanations, and documentation required for tax reviews.

  Identify VAT risks and support corrective and preventive action plans. 

4. Process Improvement, Systems & Controls 

 Review and strengthen indirect tax controls and compliance procedures. 

 Support ERP and finance system enhancements related to VAT configuration and reporting.

  Assist in automation and digital initiatives within the tax function. 

 Track changes in GCC VAT regulations and support implementation of regulatory updates.

Qualifications & Skills

  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Taxation, or related field. 

 Professional qualification such as Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred; ACCA / CPA / CMA is an advantage.

  Minimum 5 years of experience in indirect taxation with strong hands-on exposure to GCC VAT.

  Experience working in a multinational company, tax consultancy, Big 4 firm, or large corporate environment preferred.

  Strong understanding of GCC VAT legislation and indirect tax principles. 

 Excellent analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills. 

 Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities. 

 Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. 

 Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or tax platforms.