Senior Manager - Accounting, Tax And Compliance

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports to: Founder / Director

Who We Are

Finline is a premier expert-led, tech-first finance and tax compliance partner in the region. We build future-ready financial infrastructure that allows businesses to grow with confidence and remain fully compliant. By combining CFO-level expertise with modern accounting systems, automation and AI-driven tools, we act as an extension of our clients leadership teams. We replace disconnected tools and transactional vendors with a single, integrated ecosystem and help leaders make faster decisions backed by clear, reliable data.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager to lead our compliance delivery, manage key client relationships, and serve as the primary technical advisor for our growing portfolio of SME and multi-entity clients.

As the Senior Manager for Accounting, Tax & Compliance, you will be the backbone of our service delivery. You will bridge the gap between complex regulation (VAT, Corporate Tax, E-Invoicing) and seamless operational delivery. You will lead a team of accountants and tax professionals, ensuring that all client deliverables such as monthly reporting and annual tax filings are executed with precision and strategic insight.

Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship & Advisory:

• Act as the primary point of contact for a dedicated portfolio of clients, serving as their trusted technical advisor on financial and regulatory matters.
• Manage client expectations, ensure timely resolution of queries, and maintain high satisfaction levels to foster long-term retention.
• Identify opportunities to add value to client businesses through process improvements or additional Finline advisory services.

Compliance Delivery & Quality Assurance:

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of accounting, VAT, and Corporate Tax compliance services.
• Review and finalize financial statements, tax reports, and regulatory filings to ensure 100% accuracy and adherence to IFRS and UAE laws.
• Handle complex multi-entity setups, consolidations, and cross-border transaction analysis.

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on UAE VAT and Corporate Tax.
• Lead the implementation of Corporate Tax strategies for clients such as impact assessments and restructuring advice.
• Stay updated on all changes in UAE legislation.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and tax authorities on behalf of clients.

Team Management & Operations:

• Mentor, train, and supervise a team of accountants and seniors, reviewing their work and guiding their professional development.
• Work with the Finline technology team to improve cloud accounting & ERP workflows for customers and build the Finline platform.

Qualification & Requirements (Must Have's)

Education & Certification:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), ACCA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification.

Experience:

• 812 years of proven post-qualification experience in accounting and tax.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in the UAE is required.
• Proven experience working in a reputable accounting firm, consultancy, or audit practice.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• In-depth understanding of UAE VAT Law and

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  UAE Corporate Tax Law.
• Strong command of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Proven track record managing SMEs and multi-entity corporate structures.
• Proficiency in cloud accounting software's and modern ERP's.

Key Competencies

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Capability to lead teams.
• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to resolving technical accounting issues.
• Have a strong commercial acumen.

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus)

• Experience with Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance in the UAE.
• Experience in Free Zone vs. Mainland company structuring.
• Familiarity with FTA audit procedures and dispute resolution.

What We Offer

• Competitive tax-free salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to work with a leadership team with deep legacy experience (ex-VP Finance of major developers) and top-tier tech talent.
• Be at the forefront of the UAE's shift to E-Invoicing and digital tax compliance.
• Medical insurance and annual flight allowance.