Finance Automation & Systems Architect (D365 + AI)

Shamal LLC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 441,000 - 661,000; Full time

Job summary

Shamal Holding in Dubai is seeking an Associate - Finance Automation and Systems Architect (D365) to automate financial processes and design ERP system architecture, reducing manual effort and increasing data accuracy.

The candidate will implement automation solutions in finance, support the adoption of AI in reporting and ensure IFRS compliance and regulatory requirements, participating in consolidation and group-wide reporting.

Qualifications

• Professional qualified or part-qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CPA).
• Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent degree in IT Systems Architecture/Finance.
• Hands-on experience working with D365 systems and their technical and functional capabilities
• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in automation, AI and digital transformation within a finance environment.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Accounting/Finance IT Systems - (Big4 experience will be an add-on).

Responsibilities

• Identify, design and build automation and AI opportunities within existing finance and reporting systems, acting as a hands-on contributor to reduce manual effort, risk and operational overhead.
• Support the translation of financial reporting requirements into platform-enabled solutions and contribute to coherence, integration and standardisation across finance systems, with ERP as the system of record.
• Ensure automated processes and system enhancements support robust financial controls, statutory and management reporting, audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Support the responsible adoption of AI and intelligent automation within financial reporting, enhancing insight, efficiency and decision-making.
• Assist with enhancements, upgrades and digital initiatives affecting finance systems, supporting testing, controlled change and business readiness.

Skills

Automation

Education

CA/ ACCA / CPA

Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent degree in IT Systems Architecture/Finance

Tools

D365

Job description

Shamal Holding in Dubai is seeking an Associate - Finance Automation and Systems Architect (D365) to automate financial processes and design ERP system architecture, reducing manual effort and increasing data accuracy.

The candidate will implement automation solutions in finance, support the adoption of AI in reporting and ensure IFRS compliance and regulatory requirements, participating in consolidation and group-wide reporting.