Specialist- Taxation (Emiratised)

**JOB Job Purpose** The primary purpose of the job is to assist in preparing the Group’s UAE Corporate Tax computations and analysis in accordance with the UAE Regulations. The job involves: * Assisting the AVP in preparing the corporation tax schedules of analysis as guided and instructed. * Co\-ordinating and working with the Financial reporting team on Oracle / SumX balances and reconciliation * Dealing with setting up and submitting tax information on the AmaraTax portal * Being responsible for ensuring all sufficient tax documentation is in place to withstand Tax authority scrutiny for the required periods. * Dealing with any queries raised the Regulator or UAE MoF on a timely basis. * Assisting the Group Head of Tax and Group Tax team with on\-going direct tax issues arising for the Group as needed. * Working with the Tax team to support absentees or assisting during time of need. **Key Accountabilities** * Ability to interact with multiple stakeholders across the bank * Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines * Dealing with external consultants wherever required * Dealing with UAE FTA as required on a timely basis * Character to persevere and ensure completion of required tasks * Showing strong interpersonal skills Specific Accountability * Monitor adherence to FAB’s Direct tax policy for UAE taxation * Identify and log any Tax gaps providing input to risk register * Assist to develop, update, and improve Tax policies across all business lines as relevant * Ensure compliance is in accordance with UAE Regulations * Ensure tax documentation is in place to support Tax positions taken in reporting * Assist in closing any tax authority or regulatory enquiries / audits on tax issues * Assist in working with closing current and historic GIA points raised on Tax * Participate in New product calls and sign\-off approvals as required * Keep up to date with relevant Tax technical regulations * Support Finance and Business teams on any tax analysis and issues arising (e.g., tax office enquiries) * Ensure documentation retained succinctly and stored appropriately for future tax authority challenges * Log all on\-going tax calls and issues for Group Head of Tax to address * Assist on ad\-hoc projects as needed Minimum Qualification * Relevant academic qualifications (Accounting/Tax preferred) e.g. ACCA, AAT, UAE CIT etc * Minimum First\-degree qualification required **Minimum Experience** * General financial accounting experience required * Some specific corporate tax experience preferable * Banking industry experience preferred * Work experience in another country preferred * Good communication and interpersonal skills * Attention to detail * Quick learner * Ability to use own initiative * Able to record issues * Ability to handle pressure and tight timeframes * Ability to work on project\-based tasks in an unstructured environment P