Manager – Indirect Tax Career in UAE

Are you a tax professional with deep experience in VAT and indirect tax regimes in the UAE? MMJS Consulting is hiring a Manager – Indirect Tax based in Dubai, UAE. In this role, you will handle VAT compliance, advisory work, client engagements, statutory reviews, and lead a team of indirect tax specialists. This is a senior position for someone with technical expertise, client relationship skills, and leadership ability.

About the Company

MMJS Consulting is a regional consulting firm specializing in Tax, Technology, and Management Consulting. With operations across the GCC (UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia), the firm serves more than 300 clients in both government and private sectors, offering VAT implementation, advisory, compliance and audit services.

Job Overview

Location: Dubai, UAE

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Department: Indirect Tax / VAT / Advisory

Reports To: Senior Management / Head of Tax Advisory

Education: Degree in Accounting, Finance, Law or related field; professional tax qualification preferred (e.g. CTA, ACCA)

Experience: 6+ years work experience in UAE VAT / indirect tax; ideally with Big 4 or tier-1 consultancy background

Gender / Nationality: Any; open to all nationalities

Role – Manager, Indirect Tax

You’ll manage a broad range of indirect tax matters including VAT compliance and advisory, liaising with clients locally and regionally, interpreting legislation, providing opinions on transactions, conducting reviews and structuring, and leading junior team members. Your role contributes both to delivering consulting services and growing the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret VAT law, regulations, guidance; translate them into practical advice for clients and internal stakeholders.

• Conduct VAT reviews, client visits, and assess client’s indirect tax positions.

• Advise on restructuring of transactions / businesses to optimize VAT outcomes.

• Liaise with tax authorities; maintain regulatory compliance and stay updated on legislation and case law.

• Mentor and guide junior / new-joiner VAT / indirect tax staff; develop internal capacity.

•  Participate in business development: winning new engagements, cross-selling services, client relationship building.

• Oversee quality of deliverables, cost / overheads of tax engagements, and ensure sustainable practice operations.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 6 years of UAE VAT / indirect tax experience, preferably from a Big-4 / tier-1 consultancy.

• Strong client-facing skills: consulting, presenting, advising business stakeholders.

• Excellent leadership, mentoring ability, and team management.

• Deep technical understanding of UAE VAT laws, regulations, case law, and best practices.

• Ability to analyze complex tax scenarios and propose optimised / compliant solutions.

• Attention to detail, good research skills, and ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

• Strong communication skills (English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus).

What We Offer

• A senior role with high responsibility within indirect tax consulting.

• Exposure to diverse client base across local and regional (GCC) VAT challenges.

• Opportunity to shape tax advice, structure transactions, and influence internal practices.

• Competitive compensation & benefits (salary not publicly specified in the listing).

Location & Work Conditions

• Based in Dubai, UAE.

• Full-time role; likely requires flexibility for client demands, tax-project deadlines, and tight schedules.

Growth & Career Path

• From this role, potential progression to Head of Tax / Regional Tax Manager / Indirect Tax Practice Lead.

• Deeper specialization in indirect tax advisory, litigation, cross-border VAT issues, or leadership across GCC.

How to Apply

Apply via the GulfTalent listing Manager – Indirect Tax (Ref: #499712) with your CV highlighting:

• UAE VAT / indirect tax experience, particularly in consulting / advisory

• Roles where you advised on restructuring, compliance, legislation interpretation

• Leadership / mentoring experience

• Examples of client engagement / business development in indirect tax

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