Regulatory Specialist

Role: Regulatory Specialist

Office: Regional Role based in UAE 

Requirements & Personal Attributes: 

Qualified accountant with over 5 years’ experience at a similar level.  Must be able to demonstrate up to date knowledge of current accounting and tax standards within the MENA region.  Must be self-motivated, have a high attention to detail, possess exceptional excel skills and have an inclusive and determined approach to getting things done within the deadline.

Highly analytical and strong business sense; proven ability to manage new ideas and creative solutions and demonstrated experience managing projects from start to close.

Primary Job Purpose: 

The Regulatory Specialist will manage multiple tax filings, oversee audits, assist with the consolidation of our entities into a tax group, and ensure the company meets regulatory requirements.

This role will be crucial in supporting the company’s growth, regulatory compliance initiatives, and financial reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Ensuring regulatory compliance and constant look out for any new guidelines / articles published by relevant authorities.
• Understand internal processes and recommend necessary improvements/changes to comply with regulations in the region. 
• Manage and track regulatory projects and meet the assigned deadlines.
• Assist in the expansion of financial reporting, ensuring that reports adhere to relevant local tax and accounting standards.
• Provide regulatory oversight to ensure all financial reports meet compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with the auditors to develop a detailed audit plan, including timelines, key milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor the audit’s progress and address any potential roadblocks or delays proactively.
• Oversee the final approval of the financial statements and audit report, ensuring alignment with group policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assess and research challenging tax issues to identify solutions.
• Prepare tax returns, payments, necessary paperwork, and reports per region.
• Manage and maintain the company’s tax database.
• Determine tax savings and recommend strategies to improve profits.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: 

Essential to our success as a global law firm is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to a work environment where everyone can reach their potential and we have an inclusive culture which respects individual differences. We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved. Al Tamimi & Company is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and support those in the workplace who have a disability.