Finance Specialist 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Emirates; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight and hotel discounts

Job summary

Emirates Group in Dubai is seeking a Finance Specialist to drive financial strategy and compliance in a fast-paced, multicultural setting. You will collaborate with stakeholders to manage indirect taxes, VAT reporting, and e‑ invoicing initiatives, while supporting audits and process improvements.

The role requires a Finance/Accounting background with 3+ years in indirect taxation, plus professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify activities, evaluate risk, and provide compliance assurance on indirect taxes.
• Establish and maintain SOPs and work instructions; support audits with analytical information.
• Ensure timely tax data reports for UAE VAT returns and refunds; reconcile across returns, ERP, and regulatory portals.
• Prepare, review, and validate tax reporting outputs including returns and reconciliations.
• Participate in VAT and e‑Invoicing discussions and system changes within Emirates Group; manage audits.
• Support e‑Invoicing implementation projects and participate in User Acceptance Testing.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and enhanced indirect tax compliance.
• Support outstation VAT and e‑Invoicing compliance by timely reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Regulatory knowledge

Multi-tasking

Education

Finance/Accounting/Taxation degree

Professional qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA, CTA) preferred

Tools

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Access

AI tools

Job description

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 a Finance Specialist 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.

In This Role, You Will

• 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

• 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.

Salary & benefits

• Join us in Dubai and enjoy attractive salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world.
• You can find out more information about our employee benefits in the Working Here section of our website emiratesgroupcareers.com.
• Further information on what it’s like to live and work in our cosmopolitan home city can be found in the Dubai Lifestyle section.