Associate Tax

Roles and responsibilities

1. Attention to Detail

• Precision is crucial when handling tax forms, filings, and financial records to ensure there are no errors or omissions.
• Reviewing tax documents and receipts to ensure they are complete, accurate, and compliant with regulations.

2. Organizational Skills

• Organizing and maintaining tax records, including invoices, receipts, tax returns, and other documentation for easy retrieval during audits or filings.
• Managing tax-related calendars and deadlines to ensure timely submissions and payments.
• Creating filing systems (digital or physical) for proper document storage and retrieval.

3. Understanding of Tax Laws and Regulations

• Familiarity with local, state, and federal tax regulations and filing requirements (such as VAT, sales tax, corporate income tax, etc.).
• Staying updated on changes in tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance.

4. Communication Skills

• Communicating effectively with internal teams, clients, and tax authorities to provide or gather necessary tax information.
• Assisting in answering inquiries related to tax issues or filings.
• Helping prepare correspondence to clients regarding tax deadlines, forms, or refunds.

5. Knowledge of Accounting Software and Tools

• Proficiency in tax preparation and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, TaxSlayer, or H&R Block) for organizing and submitting tax returns.
• Familiarity with spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel) for tracking tax records, payments, and deductions.

6. Record Keeping and Documentation

• Maintaining thorough records of tax payments, filings, and other relevant documents to ensure they are readily available for audits or reviews.
• Ensuring that all tax documentation is up to date, including receipts and expense records.

7. Time Management

• Managing multiple deadlines, especially during tax season, and ensuring all filings are completed on time.
• Prioritizing tasks such as organizing documentation, preparing reports, and meeting tax deadlines.

8. Basic Financial Knowledge

• Understanding basic financial and accounting concepts, including income statements, balance sheets, and other financial documents used for tax preparation.
• Familiarity with financial terminology to assist in processing tax filings and reports.

Desired candidate profile

• Support the tax team in the preparation, review and filing the tax returns of talabat group.
• Support the tax team in reviewing tax relevant documentation and records to ensure they are compliant with the relevant tax legislations.
• Support the tax team in conducting different tax analysis to ensure the talabat group is compliant with any new tax legislations.
  

What you need to be successful

What are we looking for: (Core Qualifications & Experience)

• Must hold a UAE passport and family book
• A finance, tax, accounting or business degree is preferred
• Familiarity with basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks
• Professional demeanor and positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities as needed
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information