Role Purpose The Indirect Tax Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day VAT compliance obligations of the business, ensuring accurate and timely submissions to the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA), maintaining strong governance over VAT data, and supporting audits, refunds, and regulatory reporting. The role is heavily compliance-focused and requires strong technical UAE VAT knowledge, system proficiency, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

VAT Compliance & Reporting

- Prepare, review, and file periodic VAT returns in accordance with UAE VAT law and FTA deadlines.
- Perform detailed VAT compliance checks, reconciliations, and variance analysis between ERP, VAT workings, and FTA filings.
- Ensure accurate tracking of input and output VAT, including proper treatment of zero-rated, exempt, and standard-rated supplies.
- Maintain a robust audit trail for all VAT filings.

FTA Portal & Regulatory Submissions

- Manage and update all FTA portal records (registrations, profile updates, bank details, group changes, etc.).
- Prepare and submit FTA FAF files, including detailed supporting schedules and reconciliations.
- Prepare and submit VAT refund claims, ensuring full substantiation and timely follow-up with the FTA.

Audit & Authority Support

- Support internal and external FTA audits, including collation of data, preparation of schedules

Systems, Data & Controls

- Ensure accuracy and consistency of VAT data within ERP and tax reporting systems.




- Identify and report process weaknesses, compliance risks, and control gaps, with recommendations for improvement.

Process Improvement & Governance

- Contribute to continuous improvement of VAT compliance processes and internal controls.
- Assist in updating VAT procedures, checklists, and compliance manuals.

Required Experience & Qualifications

- 2- 10 years experience in indirect tax / VAT, preferably within a large corporate, real estate, or professional services environment.

- Strong practical experience in
- UAE VAT compliance and FTA filings
- Preparation of VAT returns, FAF files, and refund claims

- Supporting VAT audits
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field.
- Skilled qualification (ACCA, ACA, CTA, CPA, ADIT) preferred.

Technical & Professional Skills

- Strong working knowledge of UAE VAT Law, Executive Regulations, and FTA guidance.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or equivalent).
- High level of proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under strict regulatory deadlines.
- Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Key Competencies

- Compliance-focused and risk-aware
- Highly organized with strong time management
- Comfortable working under pressure during filing deadlines
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Proactive problem solver

📌 Assistant Manager - Indirect Tax (Noida)
🏢 Damac Properties Co.
📍 Noida