Senior Tax Consultant – UAE (VAT & Corporate Tax) – Kreston Awni Farsakh & Co.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Consultant to join our UAE tax team, with a strong focus on UAE VAT and Corporate Tax. The successful candidate will provide tax advisory and compliance services to a diverse portfolio of UAE businesses and support clients in managing their tax obligations and risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage UAE VAT and Corporate Tax compliance assignments, including registration, deregistration, return preparation and filing.
• Provide practical VAT and Corporate Tax advice to clients on day-to-day and complex transactions.
• Review tax computations, returns and supporting schedules prepared by the team.
• Advise clients on Corporate Tax treatment, taxable income, deductible expenses, tax losses, exemptions and reliefs.
• Advise on VAT matters including place of supply, input tax recovery, zero-rating, exemptions, reverse charge and related-party transactions.
• Assist clients with tax audits, assessments, voluntary disclosures and other FTA matters.
• Conduct tax health checks and identify potential exposures, risks and opportunities.
• Research and interpret UAE tax legislation, Executive Regulations, FTA guidance and public clarifications.
• Prepare tax opinions, technical memos and client correspondence.
• Assist with tax planning and structuring within applicable UAE tax legislation.
• Review related-party and connected-person transactions for Corporate Tax purposes.
• Supervise and mentor junior tax consultants and review their work.
• Maintain strong client relationships and assist in developing new tax advisory opportunities.

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