The Senior Tax Specialist will support the Assistant Manager of Finance in managing all the responsibilities of the taxation function in the general accounts.Job Responsibilities

• Possess Strong knowledge and understanding of UAE VAT laws and Corporate Tax.
• Prepare UAE VAT returns and other applicable taxes.
• Preparation and working on UAE VAT refunds.
• Handle FTA audit.
• Determine Input tax credit based on nature of goods and services.
• Classification of Output Tax category based on nature of output services.
• Reconciliation of books of accounts with Tax filings.
• Prepare and post necessary entries for Tax adjustments.
• Communicate and coordinate with Tax consultants.
• Be a point of communication for the FTA for tax audits and tax queries when applicable.
• Work under tight deadlines for filing of returns, refunds and FTA requirements.
• Stay up to date with the Tax amendments, notifications and other applicable communications from authorities.
• Assist in the preparation of Financial Statements.
• Perform reconciliation of accounts.
• Conduct audits on financial data to assure its accuracy and truthfulness.
• Perform account analysis to ensure that journal entries and balances are correct.
• Reconciling accounts with the general ledger
• Gather supporting documentation and performing recordkeeping
• Stay Up to date in regulatory requirements and best practices in accounting
• Prepare financial analysis reports.
• Implement controls to ensure that G/L accounts are reconciled.
• Assist in automating processes and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Reporting Supervisor.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Masters degree in related field: Finance / Accounting
• Professional Accounting Qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of UAE VAT and other tax requirements VAT filings and refunds.
• FTA audits.
• Corporate Tax.
• IFRS / IAS experience.
• Oracle Fusion experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of financial statements and accounting.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• 6 years of relevant experience.

How to Apply

• Interested applicants should fill out the

. * AUS alumni are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not meet specified requirements will not be shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• AUS is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. Opportunities for employment are based solely upon ones qualifications.

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