Indirect Tax Specialist - VAT and GST Compliance

Indirect Tax Specialist - VAT and GST Compliance Job Snapshot
- Role:
Indirect Tax Specialist - VAT and GST Compliance

- Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Banking
- Function:
Tax Accounting

- Experience:

3 years in banking, including 2 years in indirect tax compliance
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site Position Overview First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking an Indirect Tax Specialist to support Group Tax activities, including Value Added Tax (VAT) and Goods and Services Tax (GST) compliance, tax reporting, reconciliations and tax-related systems improvements. The role is responsible for monthly VAT data collection, review and consolidation, preparation of FAB Group VAT returns, verification of tax payments and maintenance of accurate tax accounting records.

It also involves reviewing transactions and reconciliations for AOV submissions, supporting indirect tax compliance across international branches and subsidiaries, and assisting with tax-related technology projects. Working closely with Group Finance, Information Technology and business stakeholders, the successful candidate will contribute to accurate tax reporting, efficient compliance processes and the implementation of system enhancements. The position requires practical experience in indirect taxation within banking, a good understanding of tax accounting systems and the ability to manage multiple reporting requirements within strict deadlines.

• Country:
  United Arab Emirates
• City:
  Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Banking
• Function:
  Tax Accounting
• Salary:
  Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality:
  Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement:
  On-site

• Collect, review and consolidate monthly VAT data from relevant business units and supporting stakeholders.
• Prepare FAB Group VAT returns in accordance with applicable requirements and Group Tax Policies.
• Verify the completeness and accuracy of information used in VAT return preparation.
• Obtain supporting documentation and responses required for indirect tax compliance activities.
• Prepare VAT and GST return filing documents in accordance with approved procedures.
• Follow up with relevant departments to resolve missing information and reporting discrepancies.
• Support timely completion of monthly and periodic indirect tax compliance requirements.
• Maintain appropriate supporting records for tax return preparation and submission.
• Coordinate with the Tax Manager on matters requiring further review or clarification.

• Verify that tax payments have been appropriately made to the relevant tax authorities.
• Review tax-related journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform reconciliations of tax accounts in accordance with internal Group policies and procedures.
• Investigate differences identified during tax account reconciliation activities.
• Coordinate with relevant finance teams to resolve outstanding accounting issues.
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation for tax payments and journal entries.
• Support the consistency of tax accounting information across relevant systems.
• Escalate unresolved discrepancies to the Tax Manager when required.

• Perform monthly transactional reviews supporting AOV submissions.
• Reconcile relevant accounts and transaction information before submission.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of supporting data.
• Identify transaction discrepancies and coordinate corrective action.
• Follow up with relevant stakeholders to obtain missing or updated information.
• Ensure AOV submissions are completed within established timelines.
• Maintain appropriate records of transactional reviews and reconciliations.
• Support improvements to the…