Tax | Administrative Coordinator
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Full timeOn-site
Job description
Role Overview:
The Administrative Coordinator will support the day-to-day operations of our Tax Department, providing organized administrative support with a focus on KYC and client onboarding, document management, and coordination with clients and internal teams.
Overall Responsibilities:
Client, Team & Project Management.
- Provide administrative and coordination support to colleagues, Managers, and Partners as required
- Coordinate and monitor KYC and client onboarding across a diverse client portfolio, escalating outstanding matters as needed
- Maintain regular follow-up with clients and internal stakeholders to obtain documentation and resolve queries
- Maintain accurate records and trackers for KYC, onboarding, and departmental activities
- Assist Managers with departmental initiatives and other coordination requirements
- Participate in Compliance and other relevant training programmes
Must Have Requirements:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to liaise professionally with clients, colleagues, and management
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and follow up on outstanding matters
- High attention to detail when handling client and KYC documentation
- Ability to coordinate across teams and meet agreed timelines
- Proactive, structured approach to problem-solving, with discretion in handling sensitive client information
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 1–2 years’ experience in documentation management, client administration, KYC, or compliance support (professional services experience preferred)
- Working knowledge of UAE regulatory/compliance requirements, particularly KYC and client onboarding
- Full professional proficiency in English (written and verbal)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Nice to Have:
- Proficiency in Arabic (written and spoken)
- Familiarity with CT compliance software or data analytics/reporting tools