Manager - Tax Data and Digital Solutions

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim in Dubai, UAE, is seeking a Manager - Tax Data and Digital Solutions to accelerate the digitalization of Group Tax Operations through data engineering, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.

You will own tax data governance, develop SAP-derived outputs, and deliver auditable processes, while aligning with UAE tax requirements.

This role requires hands-on technical capability and collaboration with Finance, IT, and external partners to move solutions into operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field as listed.
• 4-7 years delivering data, automation, or AI solutions in enterprise or shared services environments.
• At least 2 years of hands-on solution development experience.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language capability is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end tax data set supporting VAT, Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, and e-invoicing across Al-Futtaim Group entities.
• Develop and maintain data extraction, mapping, and transformation routines.
• Produce clean, traceable, auditable tax data from SAP source systems.
• Design automated data quality checks and remediation workflows.
• Identify automation opportunities using Python, Power Platform, RPA, and AI/ML.
• Build dashboards and analytics for tax compliance status and reporting.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Data engineering

Excel

Power Query

SQL

Automation

Power Platform

RPA

AI/ML

Finance basics

Tax concepts

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Finance

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Manager - Tax Data and Digital Solutions

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Financial Services

Function: Accounting‑Finance

Experience: 4-7 years, including at least 2 years of hands‑on solution development

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On‑site

Job Details

Country: UAE

City: Dubai

Industry: Financial Services

Function: Accounting‑Finance

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On‑site

Position Overview

Al‑Futtaim is hiring a Manager - Tax Data and Digital Solutions in Dubai, UAE to accelerate the digitalization of Group Tax Operations through data engineering, automation, AI‑enabled solutions, and stronger tax data governance. The role will improve the accuracy and efficiency of VAT, Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, e‑invoicing, and related reporting processes while ensuring digital solutions remain auditable, secure, and aligned with UAE and regional tax requirements.

Role Context

The Manager will connect tax and finance requirements with practical technology solutions. The position owns key elements of the tax data agenda, from SAP source information through submission‑ready outputs, while identifying opportunities to automate manual processes and strengthen controls. Success requires hands‑on technical capability alongside an understanding of finance, accounting, tax processes, governance, and enterprise project delivery. The role will work across Group Tax, Finance, GBS, IT, divisional teams, and external partners to move suitable digital solutions from concept into operational use.

Tax Data Management and Quality

• Own the end‑to‑end tax data set supporting VAT, Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, and e‑invoicing across Al‑Futtaim Group entities.
• Develop and maintain data extraction, mapping, and transformation routines.
• Produce clean, traceable, and auditable tax data from SAP source systems.
• Design automated data quality and exception checks.
• Identify data inconsistencies and support timely remediation.
• Maintain documented data lineage.
• Reconcile statutory ledger information with relevant tax filings and reporting outputs.

Digital and AI‑Enabled Tax Automation

Identify and prioritize opportunities where automation and AI can improve Tax Operations. The role will develop, test, and deploy solutions using Python, Power Platform, RPA, and approved AI or agent‑based tooling. Rapid prototypes will be developed with process owners to validate operational benefits. Successful solutions will then be integrated into business‑as‑usual processes with appropriate documentation, version control, testing evidence, and operational handover.

E‑Invoicing and Regulatory Digital Readiness

• Support the UAE e‑invoicing program from data and integration perspectives.
• Assess master data and transactional information against regulatory schema requirements.
• Identify gaps and coordinate required remediation.
• Support system and data testing.
• Participate in validation and cut‑over activities.
• Contribute to readiness for other digital tax reporting obligations.

Tax Reporting and Analytics

Build and maintain dashboards and analytical tools covering tax compliance status, filing calendars, exposure indicators, and process performance. The Manager will convert complex tax and finance information into clear insights for senior Finance stakeholders and provide accurate, traceable data extracts in response to tax authority, audit, and internal control requirements.

Governance, Controls and Risk

• Ensure digital solutions comply with Al‑Futtaim Group IT security requirements.
• Follow applicable data privacy and change‑management standards.
• Maintain alignment with SAP access and GRC requirements.
• Embed appropriate controls and audit trails into automated processes.
• Identify and escalation data, compliance, or control risks.
• Develop appropriate mitigation proposals for identified issues.
• Maintain evidence supporting testing and controlled deployment of solutions.

Stakeholder Engagement and Change Delivery

Act as a link between Tax and Finance process owners and technical teams, translating operational requirements into workable data and technology solutions. The role will collaborate with GBS towers, Group Tax, divisional finance teams, IT, external advisors, and vendors. It will also train Tax Operations users on delivered solutions and help build internal capability for ongoing use and support.

Continuous Improvement

Maintain current knowledge of UAE and regional tax digitalization requirements and assess relevant developments for their operational impact. The Manager will benchmark practices across Group and divisional operations, identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to the Tax digital roadmap. Process standardization and simplification should be addressed before automation wherever appropriate.

Required Technical Skills

• Hands‑on development experience with Python, JavaScript, or an equivalent technology.
• Strong data engineering and analytical capability.
• Advanced Excel and Power Query skills.
• SQL and data extraction experience.
• Experience developing automation solutions.
• Experience with Power Platform or RPA in relevant process automation environments.
• Experience building AI, machine learning, or generative AI solutions such as classification models or chatbots.
• Understanding of finance and accounting fundamentals.
• Knowledge of tax concepts and data requirements.
• Familiarity with project delivery methodologies.
• Ability to translate finance and tax requirements into technical solutions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor 's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 4-7 years of experience delivering data, automation, or AI solutions within an enterprise, shared services, government, or consulting environment.
• At least 2 years of hands‑on solution development experience.
• Demonstrable experience taking at least one AI or automation solution from concept through to live production use.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Arabic language capability is an advantage.

About Al‑Futtaim

Established in the 1930s and headquartered in Dubai, Al‑Futtaim is a privately held regional business operating across more than 20 countries. The Group employs more than 40000 people across automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and health and represents more than 200 international brands.