Accountant - Ticket Tax (Fixed Term Contract, 18-months)

Emirates Airlines - Other locations; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation firm in Dubai is searching for an Accountant. This role focuses on generating and validating tax reports, maintaining compliance, and supporting financial strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Accounting along with over four years of relevant experience. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in office software are crucial. Join our team to enjoy attractive tax-free salaries and unique travel benefits as part of a dynamic, multicultural environment.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Travel benefits including flight discounts

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in a financial role.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Ability to function independently.

Responsibilities

• Generate and validate tax reports accurately and timely.
• Maintain repository of ticket taxes applicable to online stations.
• Coordinate with departments for tax compliance.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint)

Job description

Job Purpose

At Emirates Group, we connect the world through our global hub in Dubai, ensuring our customers always ‘Fly Better.’ As one of the most recognised and admired brands globally, we’re driven by innovation and excellence. Join us as an Accountant and play a key role in driving financial strategy and decision-making for a global business. Experience a fast‑paced, multicultural environment where your financial expertise will be central to shaping the future of aviation while making a meaningful impact on a global stage.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Ensure timely generation of tax reports, analyse to ensure quality/accuracy of data, variance and resolution of related open items/queries.
• Ensure accurate and timely generation and validation of monthly tax reports from systems in line with guidelines, check the integrity of interfaces and completeness of data generated.
• Ensure timely delivery of tax reports so generated to the FAMs/ASMs or any other recipients as per the guidelines.
• Collate and maintain the data repository of all ticket taxes applicable to Emirates’ online stations.
• Coordinate with various departments to resolve issues to ensure ticket tax compliance.
• Assist Finance Officer and Finance Controller in any ad‑hoc activities.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:

• 12 years schooling + a degree in Accounting.
• 4+ years relevant experience.

Additional Requirements

• Accounting knowledge preferably from an airline background.
• High level of computer literacy and good knowledge of office automation software like Word, Excel, MS Access and Powerpoint.
• Good analytical and investigative skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with various stakeholders across the business.
• Ability to function independently within an established framework.

Salary & Benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax‑free salary and travel benefits exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotel stays worldwide.

At Emirates Group, we’re committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop their careers. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team! Discover what it’s like to live and work in our fast‑paced, cosmopolitan home city by visiting the Dubai Lifestyle section on our career’s website: www.emirates.com/careers.