Assistant Manager – Tax Advisory (UAE Corporate Tax & VAT)

About the role

Metaworld Consultants' Accounting & Tax Solutions Business Unit is looking for an Assistant Manager to manage and deliver corporate tax, VAT and other tax compliance and advisory assignments for a portfolio of clients. The role acts as the day-to-day point of contact for clients, coordinates deliverables, monitors statutory deadlines and reviews the work of junior team members, working closely with the Tax Manager and senior management.

Key responsibilities

• Manage UAE Corporate Tax, VAT and other tax compliance assignments, including registrations, returns, refunds, reconciliations and submissions via EmaraTax and other tax authority portals
• Review financial records, trial balances and ledgers to identify tax implications and compliance gaps
• Research tax legislation and prepare advisory reports, technical memoranda, assessments and client correspondence
• Support tax health checks, compliance reviews and due diligence, and monitor legislative changes
• Act as the main client contact, coordinate documents, attend client meetings and help prepare proposals and engagement letters
• Review and coach junior team members, allocate work and ensure quality before submission
• Respond to tax authority enquiries, audits and assessments, and keep engagement files organised
• Prepare tax alerts and updates, improve internal templates and trackers, and maintain timesheets and client records

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field; M.Com, MBA or equivalent may be considered
• CA, ACCA, CIMA, ICMA or equivalent professional qualification, completed or in progress
• 2-3 years of tax experience, preferably in a tax consultancy, accounting firm or professional services environment
• Experience in UAE Corporate Tax and VAT, or Pakistan direct and indirect taxation

Required skills

• Sound understanding of financial statements and tax legislation, with research and interpretation skills
• Strong report-writing, analytical and problem-solving skills, with good written and verbal English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint