Tax Associate Energy Sector (United Arab Emirates) Abu Dhabi

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and a professional qualification such as CA, CPA, or ACCA. Candidates must have 2-3 years of relevant tax experience within the energy sector, preferably from a public accounting firm.

Job Summary

Key accountabilities
Compiling / preparing the Corporate Income Tax (CIT) return, Value Added Tax (VAT) and Economic Substance Requirement (ESR) return for UAE group entities and ensuring filing the same with the Federal Tax Authority within the applicable due date along with payments (if any)
Supporting internal departments with the tax queries (including review of draft invoices, documents, etc.)
Critical review of the Petroleum / Corporate Income Tax or any other tax return of overseas jurisdiction prepared by local teams or consultants
Prepare tax provisions schedules, returns, payments and reports.
Research and analyze tax issues and provide practical solutions
Assist with tax planning and advisory projects, such as mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions, transfer pricing, and tax incentives.
Handle correspondence and liaise with regulatory/government tax authorities to ensure all reporting/requirements are met.
Keep abreast of the latest tax developments and regulations in the oil and gas/energy sector and the middle east region.
Work collaboratively with other team members and other service lines.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
A professional qualification in tax, such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent.
At least two – three years of relevant tax experience in the oil and gas/energy sector, preferably in a public accounting firm.
Strong knowledge of the tax laws and regulations in the middle east region, especially the UAE.
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

Responsible for preparing and filing CIT, VAT, and ESR returns for UAE group entities while ensuring compliance with the Federal Tax Authority. The role involves researching tax issues, supporting internal departments with queries, and assisting with tax planning for cross-border transactions and M&A.

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