Senior Executive / Executive - UAE VAT Compliance

Job Description

Senior Executive / Executive - UAE VAT Compliance

Company

Acquara Management Consultant Private Ltd.

Role Level

Senior Executive / Executive

Function

Indirect Tax - UAE VAT Compliance

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Gurgaon

Role Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented indirect tax professional with hands-on India GST compliance experience to support UAE VAT compliance assignments. The role will involve VAT return preparation, reconciliations, documentation, compliance tracking, and client coordination, with an opportunity to build strong practical exposure to UAE VAT and FTA compliance requirements.

Experience Required

·      2-3 years of relevant experience in India GST compliance, including return preparation, reconciliations, filing support, and compliance documentation.

·      Hands-on exposure to GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, input tax credit reconciliations, GST portal workings, and statutory filing timelines.

·      Prior exposure to UAE VAT compliance will be an advantage; however, candidates with strong India GST compliance experience and willingness to transition into UAE VAT will be considered.

·      Experience in a consulting firm, Tier 1/Tier 2 CA firm, shared services environment, or corporate tax function will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities

·      Support preparation, review, and filing of periodic UAE VAT returns within prescribed timelines, including validation of output tax and input tax positions.

·      Perform VAT reconciliations between books of accounts, trial balance, sales and purchase registers, tax ledgers, and VAT return workings, and highlight exceptions for timely resolution.

·      Assist in reviewing input VAT recoverability, tax invoice documentation, zero-rated and exempt supply treatment, reverse charge mechanism implications, and other UAE VAT compliance requirements.

·      Maintain audit-ready VAT return files, working papers, supporting schedules, filing confirmations, and payment evidence for client and internal review.

·      Support analysis of notices, queries, clarification requests, and communications from tax authorities, and assist in preparing responses in coordination with senior team members.

·      Coordinate with clients and internal teams to obtain data, validate information, track open items, and complete UAE VAT compliance deliverables on time.

·      Monitor updates in UAE VAT regulations, FTA guidance, public clarifications, and portal-related changes relevant to VAT compliance and filings.

·      Prepare MIS, compliance trackers, status updates, and client-facing summaries for ongoing reporting and review.

Required Skills & Qualifications

·      B. Com, M. Com, CA Inter, MBA Finance, or equivalent qualification with relevant experience in indirect tax compliance.

·      Practical experience in India GST returns preparation, reconciliations, input tax credit review, tax data validation, and statutory compliance support.

·      Strong understanding of indirect tax compliance principles with the ability to apply structured GST experience to UAE VAT processes and regulatory requirements.

·      Working knowledge of UAE VAT concepts such as output VAT, input VAT recoverability, reverse charge mechanism, zero-rated supplies, exempt supplies, tax invoice requirements, and FTA portal processes will be preferred.

·      Proficiency in MS Excel and ability to work with large tax data sets and reconciliation files.

·      Good drafting, coordination, and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and internal stakeholders.

·      Ability to manage multiple compliance assignments in a structured and timely manner.

Key Competencies

·      Strong indirect tax compliance orientation with the ability to transition India GST experience into UAE VAT compliance delivery.

·      Analytical mindset with sound reconciliation, exception-identification, and issue-resolution skills.

·      High attention to detail and a systematic approach to reviewing tax data and supporting documentation.

·      Deadline-driven approach with the ability to prioritise compliance deliverables and follow through on open items.

·      Professional communication, documentation discipline, and ownership-oriented approach expected in a client service environment.