Tax Analyst

Responsibilities

• Prepare working files and first-level computations for VAT and corporate tax returns
• Perform reconciliations between tax returns, GL accounts, and source data
• Maintain the compliance calendar for VAT returns, corporate tax filings, and ESR notifications
• Compile documentation for tax audits, assessments, and regulatory queries
• Support reviews of related-party transactions and intercompany invoices for accuracy
• Assist in compliance tasks related to ESR, UBO, FATCA/CRS, and CbCR documentation
• Maintain filing archives, audit trails, and tax registers
• Operate tax tools and ERP modules to ensure proper tax coding and data accuracy
• Collaborate with Business Finance and SSC teams to collect data for tax filings

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Professional certification in Tax (e.g., CTA)
• 3 years of experience in corporate taxation, including direct and indirect taxes
• Strong knowledge of accounting fundamentals and tax concepts
• Proficiency in MS Excel (lookups, pivot tables) and basic financial analysis
• Ability to extract, clean, and reconcile data from ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Good communication and coordination skills for cross-functional interaction

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional professional certification in Accounting (e.g., ACA, CPA, ACCA)

About the Company

Ghobash Trading & Investment is actively engaged in multi-asset class investment activities across various geographies. The firm utilizes an ‘Asset Allocation Matrix’ to realize risk-adjusted returns on invested capital over the long term. Investment activities include direct investments in startups, acquisitions of business enterprises, and setting up new businesses through joint ventures, as well as private equity, debt, venture capital, and real estate.