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 robust 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 workplace.
Solid practical exp

📌 Assistant Manager Noida
🏢 Damac Properties
📍 Noida