Senior Audit Executive · Ajman, UAE

Melvin
Jose

Tax & Audit Specialist

Live Auditors & Chartered Accountants LLC

Clarity in Compliance.
Confidence in Growth.

Corporate Tax VAT E-Invoicing FTA Compliance Statutory Audit
Melvin Jose
5+
Years Exp.
100+
CT Reports
UAE
Based
100+
CT Reports Filed
End-to-end Corporate Tax reports for Free Zone & mainland clients
5+
Years Experience
Audit, tax, and compliance across UAE & India
9+
Industries Served
Trading, construction, manufacturing, restaurants & more
UAE
Based & Active
Corporate Tax, VAT, and e-invoicing compliance specialist

About Me

I'm Melvin Jose, an Audit Professional based in the UAE, with a strong focus on financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and structured business processes.

My core expertise lies in helping businesses stay aligned with evolving UAE regulations — while ensuring their financial systems are clean, reliable, and audit-ready.

Alongside my audit role, I've recently started exploring digital marketing and content strategy, taking consistent steps to understand how professional services can be positioned more effectively in today's digital landscape.

What I'm Focused On

  • Strengthening expertise in audit and UAE compliance
  • Deeper exposure to UAE regulatory frameworks (CT, VAT, FTA)
  • Consistency in financial review and reporting processes
  • Developing skills in digital marketing and content creation

What I Do

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Audit & Assurance

Financial reviews, verification processes, and audit readiness for UAE businesses.

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UAE Compliance

Corporate Tax, VAT, and FTA regulatory support with a detail-oriented approach.

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Accounting Review

Financial data verification, bookkeeping review, and internal controls documentation.

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Digital Marketing

Content creation and campaign execution to improve professional service visibility.

Industries Served

Trading Construction Manufacturing Restaurants Labour Supply Event Management Professional Services Schools Logistics

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Work Experience

Senior Audit Executive
Live Auditors & CA's | Ajman, UAE
JAN 2026 – PRESENT · 3 MONTHS · FULL-TIME · ON-SITE
Current Role
FTA Compliance Corporate Tax VAT Advisory Audit Leadership
Audit Executive
Live Auditors & CA's | Ajman, UAE
JAN 2024 – DEC 2025 · 2 YEARS · FULL-TIME · ON-SITE
  • Spearheaded 100+ end-to-end Corporate Tax report preparations for Free Zone and mainland clients, including CT return filing, QFZP assessments, and Small Business Relief (SBR) evaluations.
  • Led VAT advisory and Tax Group registration support for multi-entity clients, with successful coordination across FTA portal issues, member alignment, and compliance documentation.
  • Drafted custom Transfer Pricing (TP) and CT reports, integrating industry-specific legal provisions, transitional relief claims, and valuation insights aligned with UAE CT law.
  • Represented clients in FTA correspondences, penalty waiver requests, and post-registration corrections — resulting in successful resolution of multiple high-stakes cases.
  • Collaborated with internal audit teams to develop tailored audit checklists and risk assessments for schools, trading, logistics, and service sector clients.
  • Supported operational reporting, marketing strategy, and internal templates — contributing to enhanced client onboarding and proposal quality.
FTA Compliance VAT Transfer Pricing Risk Assessment Audit Checklists
Tax Associate
M J M S & Associates | Manjeri, Kerala, India
JUN 2023 – AUG 2023 · 3 MONTHS · FULL-TIME · ON-SITE
GST Tax Preparation Financial Reporting
Article Assistant
Varma Raja & Associates | Thrissur, Kerala, India
JAN 2019 – JAN 2022 · 3 YEARS · INTERNSHIP · ON-SITE
Financial Reporting Tax Audits Statutory Audits Tally ERP Income Tax

Skills & Certifications

Core Competencies

FTA Compliance
UAE Corporate Tax Advisory
Value-Added Tax (VAT)
Financial Reporting & IFRS
Risk Assessment
Statutory & Tax Audits
Client Relationship Management

Tools & Software

Tally ERP Zoho QuickBooks Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Office FTA Portal

Education & Experience

Live Auditors & Chartered Accountants LLC

Senior Audit Executive · Ajman, UAE · Jan 2026 – Present

Live Auditors & Chartered Accountants LLC

Audit Executive · Ajman, UAE · Jan 2024 – Dec 2025

M J M S & Associates

Tax Associate · Manjeri, Kerala, India · Jun 2023 – Aug 2023

Varma Raja & Associates

Article Assistant · Thrissur, Kerala, India · Jan 2019 – Jan 2022

Certifications

🏅 Adding certifications soon — update this section once you complete any UAE-specific qualifications (e.g. UAECA, tax courses, FTA e-learning).

Client Testimonials

★★★★★

Melvin's knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax law is exceptional. He guided us through our first CT return with precision and ensured we were fully compliant with FTA requirements from day one.

AM
Ahmed M.
CFO, Trading Company · Dubai, UAE
★★★★★

We had a complex VAT penalty situation and Melvin handled our FTA correspondence brilliantly. His structured approach and attention to detail got the penalty waived successfully.

SR
Sarah R.
Director, Professional Services Firm · Ajman, UAE
★★★★★

Melvin brings a rare combination of technical audit expertise and genuine care for his clients. Our financial records have never been more organised and audit-ready.

KP
K. Pillai
Finance Manager, Logistics Co. · Sharjah, UAE

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Let's Connect

If you're looking for a professional who can support your audit and compliance requirements, bring structure and accuracy to your financial processes, and is continuously evolving — let's talk.

Ready to Work Together?

Whether you need audit support, tax compliance guidance, or strategic financial advice — I'm here to help your business stay compliant and grow with confidence.

  • Audit & compliance support for UAE businesses
  • Corporate Tax & VAT advisory services
  • Structured, process-driven financial reviews
  • FTA correspondence & penalty resolution