Tax and Compliance Officer

dmg events, an international exhibitions and publishing company, is seeking a Tax and Compliance Officer to join their team in Dubai. dmg events aims to accelerate business through face-to-face events, creating opportunities for networking, learning, and business development. As part of the Daily Mail Group Trust (DMGT), the company manages a diverse portfolio with a focus on providing compelling information, analysis, and events.

The Tax and Compliance Officer will support the Tax and Compliance Manager with tax returns, company secretarial tasks, and compliance with company law across MEA Entities. The role involves monitoring the tax dashboard and reporting for DMG Events entities, as well as supporting the Compliance team.

Responsibilities:

• Inspecting sales and purchase tax invoices for VAT compliance.
• Preparing VAT returns and payments.
• Preparing WHT returns and other domestic tax returns.
• Supporting the development of a VAT reporting automation tool in PowerBI.
• Maintaining the Finance SharePoint folder for record-keeping.
• Liaising with local tax agents and internal stakeholders on tax queries.
• Supporting month-end closing activities.
• Ensuring all PO processes are completed and reconciled.
• Supporting the preparation of Corporate Tax returns and reconciliations.
• Staying updated on tax and local regulatory publications.
• Completing month-end reconciliations and tax journal postings.
• Supporting UBO details, ESR regulations, and other company compliance requirements.
• Providing ad-hoc support with company secretary compliance.
• Ensuring timely renewal of trade licenses and VAT Refund Certificates.
• Supporting the setup of new projects, company formation, and bank accounts.
• Managing board meeting folders and documentation.

Requirements:

• An Accounting/Business or Finance Degree is advantageous.
• 1 - 2 years’ experience in Tax & Compliance.
• General understanding of bookkeeping and reconciliations.
• Interest in Taxation.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem analysis and Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Ability to research and consolidate tax updates.
• Confident & real ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Enthusiastic with a strong desire to succeed.
• Strong attention to details.