Finance Specialist

The Emirates Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emirates Group is seeking a qualified Indirect Tax professional to ensure UAE VAT compliance, prepare tax data, and support e-Invoicing initiatives. You will work with auditors and cross-functional teams to implement regulatory requirements and enhance controls across finance processes.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in Indirect Taxation, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Power BI and Excel. Big 4 experience is a plus and the role is based in Dubai, UAE.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Indirect Taxation experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience in a Big 4 firm or a large organisation is preferred.
• Qualification in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, evaluate and review activities and functions and provide compliance assurance to Senior Management on indirect taxes.
• Coordinate with external, internal and government auditors to resolve queries and observations.
• Ensure timely generation of tax data reports to support UAE VAT returns and refunds.
• Perform multi-level reconciliations between returns, ERP, e-Invoicing, ASP reports and FTA portal data.
• Prepare, review and validate tax reporting outputs including returns, reconciliations and assurance reports.
• Participate in VAT and e-Invoicing implementation discussions for processes and systems.
• Manage FTA audits, ensure UAE VAT and e-Invoicing compliance, and review processes and systems.
• Support e-Invoicing implementation projects and participate in User Acceptance Testing.
• Participate in Indirect Tax strategy and identify opportunities for process improvement and compliance.
• Support outstation VAT and e-Invoicing compliance by generating timely reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Excel

Communication

Multi-tasking

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Finance/Accounting/Taxation degree

CA/ACCA/CPA/CTA or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

AI tools

Job description

• Collaborate closely with various stakeholders to identify evaluate and review their respective activities and functions and provide compliance assurance to Senior Management on applicable indirect taxes excluding ticket taxes process and system enhancements for managing overall risk and coordinate with the relevant stakeholders Establish and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and specific work instructions and ensure compliance with the Group Finance Policies and Procedures
• Work with external internal and government auditors to resolve their queries and observations by providing the required analytical information to ensure the smooth completion of audits
• Ensure the timely generation and compilation of tax data reports to support UAE VAT returns and refund filings on a periodic basis
• Perform multi-level reconciliations between returns ERP e-Invoicing ASP reports and FTA portal data
• Prepare review and validate tax reporting outputs including tax returns reconciliations and management assurance reports
• Participate in discussions on VAT and e-Invoicing implementation for current and new business processes as well as system changes within Emirates Group
• Manage FTA audits ensure UAE VAT e-Invoicing compliance and conduct regular reviews of processes and systems impacting UAE VAT reporting
• Support e-Invoicing implementation projects and participate in User Acceptance Testing ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Participate in Indirect Tax strategy and continuously identify opportunities for process improvement and enhanced compliance with indirect tax requirements
• Support outstation VAT and e-Invoicing compliance by generating and sharing timely reports in line with local regulatory requirements

• Qualification in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA, CTA, or equivalent) preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in Indirect Taxation, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience in a Big 4 firm or a large organisation is preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Expert level of computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Access, Power BI, AI tools, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of financial controls, reconciliation processes, auditing principles, and regulatory compliance requirements.