Accounting supervision
Accounting Supervision Services in the UAE
Accounting supervision is designed for companies that already employ an in-house accountant but need independent oversight. Soft Power Audit & Tax Agency reviews the work monthly, corrects treatment before it hardens into a year-end problem, and gives management reporting they can rely on.
It is the most cost-effective way to keep a small finance function accurate without hiring a finance manager.
What is VAT in the UAE?
Value Added Tax (VAT) is an indirect tax charged at 5% on most goods and services supplied in the UAE. Registered businesses charge VAT on their taxable supplies, recover input VAT on eligible purchases, and file periodic VAT returns with the Federal Tax Authority reporting the net amount payable or refundable.
What supervision covers each month
We agree a monthly review checklist matched to your business, then report findings to management with the corrections applied.
- Review of the general ledger, journals and account classification
- VAT treatment review before returns are submitted
- Review of management accounts and variance commentary
- Year-end readiness review ahead of the statutory audit
- Verification of bank, cash, receivable and payable reconciliations
- Payroll, accrual and provision checks
- Coaching and process guidance for your in-house accountant
Who benefits most
Companies with a single accountant handling everything, businesses whose owner cannot personally review technical treatment, groups where a head office needs assurance on a UAE entity, and companies that have had audit adjustments or FTA penalties in prior years.
How it works
We start with a baseline review of your current records to identify open risks. From there we set a monthly cycle with a fixed review date, a written findings note and a short call with management. Every quarter, a partner reviews the file and signs off the position. Fees are fixed monthly and agreed in writing before we begin.
Why businesses across the UAE choose Soft Power for accounting supervision
Since 2017, Soft Power Audit & Tax Agency has supported SMEs, startups, free zone companies, contractors, retailers, manufacturers, healthcare providers and professional firms across Abu Dhabi, Musaffah, Khalifa City, Yas Island, Al Ain, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah. Every engagement is handled by one dedicated consultant and reviewed by a partner before it is released.
Our fees are agreed in writing before work begins, our queries are answered the same business day, and our advice is grounded in the regulations published by the UAE Federal Tax Authority and the UAE Ministry of Finance.
- FTA Authorized Tax Agent and certified audit firm
- IFRS-compliant financial reporting
- Confidential client handling and secure document exchange
- Registered liquidator for company closures
- Transparent, fixed-scope pricing with no hourly surprises
Related services
UAE tax rules referenced on this page are issued by the Federal Tax Authority and the UAE Ministry of Finance.
Helpful resources
Latest insights
Corporate Tax Guide UAE
Registration, taxable income, reliefs and the nine-month filing deadline explained for UAE businesses.
VAT Registration Checklist
Thresholds, documents and timelines for mandatory and voluntary VAT registration with the FTA.
Bookkeeping Best Practices
Monthly closing routines that keep UAE businesses audit-ready and VAT-accurate all year.
Audit Preparation Checklist
Every document your auditor will request, and how to have it ready before fieldwork begins.
ICV Documentation Guide
What ADNOC and government tender committees expect in your ICV submission file.
Key deadlines to plan around
Corporate Tax
Return due within 9 months after financial year-end.
VAT
Quarterly filing based on your assigned FTA period.
Statutory Audit
Complete before free zone licence renewal.
ICV
Annual renewal for ADNOC and government suppliers.
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FTA Authorized Tax Agent · Certified Auditors · Registered Liquidator · Abu Dhabi, UAE. Reviewed and updated regularly to reflect current UAE Corporate Tax and VAT regulations issued by the Federal Tax Authority.