Senior Accountant - Tax Back Office | Group Tax | Corporate Services

Al-Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-national company based in Dubai is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to support various tax activities, including VAT and WHT returns preparation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing tax documents. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of tax experience in the GCC and a relevant degree in Tax and Finance. Strong analytical skills and familiarity with SAP are essential. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of GCC tax experience and 1-2 years in an international finance environment.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly VAT and WHT returns for submission to governing bodies.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and update the monthly calendar and tracker.
• Support tax audits by providing coordination support to the Tax Manager.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Proficiency in accounting

Education

Tax and Finance Degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview Of The Role

• The Senior Tax Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the Al‑Futtaim Group's Tax Back‑Office with operational matters, including the preparation of Direct and Indirect Tax Returns. This position requires close collaboration with Group Tax to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in tax‑related activities. The role also involves maintaining updated tax calendars, supporting audits, and enhancing tax processes through automation and process improvements.

What You Will Do

Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Prepare monthly VAT and WHT returns for different regions and process for submission to governing bodies, ensuring liability settlement.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and update the monthly calendar and tracker to ensure correct and timely filing of all tax returns based on country‑specific tax calendars.
• Review complex income tax returns and coordinate with tax authorities as needed.

Tax Accounting and Document Management

• Support the Tax Back‑Office with tax provision tracking and manage tax balances on general ledger.
• Ensure all tax documents are collected in a central database and manage information requests effectively.
• Support tax audits by providing coordination support to the Tax Manager.

Process Improvement and Automation

• Provide active support in resolving VAT system issues, coordinating with IT and Assistant Financial Controller.
• Support streamlining processes through automation efforts, contributing to efficiency improvements.
• Contribute to business excellence initiatives and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance solutions and processes.

Required Skills To Be Successful

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in accounting and project management.
• Ability to maintain regulatory compliance and manage complex tasks effectively.

What Qualifies You For The Role

• Tax and Finance Degree; regional tax knowledge is a plus.
• 3‑5 years of GCC tax experience and 1‑2 years in an international finance environment.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in accounting, project management, and familiarity with SAP; strong organizational, time‑management, and Microsoft Excel skills.