Operations Manager – Market Entry, Post-Incorporation & Compliance (ID 1429 A)

Coordinate with BD once sales are completed for client on-boarding for services Manage end-to-end company formation across: UAE Mainland, Free Zones, and Offshore jurisdictions Advise clients on jurisdiction selection, licensing, and ownership structures. Coordinate drafting and execution of: MOA, shareholder agreements, and constitutional documents (with legal advisors).

• Own complete post-incorporation lifecycle management, including: o Trade license renewals and amendments o Visa management (investor, employment, dependent) o ESR, UBO, AML filings and ongoing compliance tracking
• Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for ongoing corporate services clients.
• Proactively manage compliance calendars and statutory deadlines. Coordinate accounting, bookkeeping, and financial reporting with internal teams or external accounting partners. Oversee Corporate Tax (CT) and VAT compliance coordination, including: Registrations and deregistrations Periodic filings and returns Audit coordination and clarifications Work closely with CT, VAT, and Accounting SMEs to: Ensure timely data collection from clients Track filing deadlines and approvals Resolve operational and client-level queries Ensure clear role separation between technical sign-off (SMEs) and operational ownership (Operations Manager). Lead corporate bank account opening with UAE banks and fintech platforms. Support clients with: Office / flexi-desk arrangements Economic Substance and operational substance requirements Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel as required.

Requirements

Strong expertise in UAE Market Entry and Post-Incorporation Compliance Working understanding of UAE Accounting, VAT, and Corporate Tax frameworks Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills High execution discipline with process and deadline orientation Client-first mindset with commercial awareness Chartered Accountant from ICAI Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Business, Commerce, Law, Accounting, or related field 8–12 years of experience in: UAE Market Entry, Corporate Services, or Consulting Post-incorporation, accounting, and tax compliance coordination Prior experience managing multi-service client portfolios preferred