Senior Tax Analyst - Group Tax

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to support the Group Tax function across its international operations. This role focuses on tax compliance, planning, accounting, audits, and transfer pricing, engaging with management, business units, and external advisers.

You will analyze tax information, monitor obligations, and assist in implementing the Group's tax strategy. The position requires strong English skills and professional tax or accounting certification, with 5-7 years of relevant

Qualifications

• Advanced technical knowledge of taxation and tax accounting.
• Strong understanding of tax compliance, planning, and risk management activities.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support Group Tax strategy implementation across operations and jurisdictions.
• Perform tax analysis to support planning, compliance, and risk management.
• Coordinate with Group Tax colleagues and business stakeholders on tax matters.
• Apply Group Tax policies consistently across the organization.
• Track actions and follow up to ensure timely completion of tax requirements.
• Collaborate with business teams and external advisers on tax issues.
• Assist in tax audits and related enquiries, providing analyses and documentation.
• Support transfer pricing documentation and compliance across jurisdictions.

Skills

GCC taxation

Fluent English

Tax accounting

Tax compliance

Tax planning

Education

Professional certification in Tax, Finance, or Accounting

Job description

Job Snapshot

• Role: Senior Tax Analyst
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Financial Services
• Function: Taxes
• Experience: 5-7 years
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Financial Services
• Function: Taxes
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Al-Futtaim is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to support the Group Tax function in managing tax compliance, planning, accounting, and risk management activities across its international operations. The position plays an important role in implementing the Group's tax strategy by reviewing financial and tax information, monitoring compliance obligations, supporting tax planning initiatives, and coordinating with business units and tax teams across different jurisdictions. The Senior Tax Analyst will work closely with Group Tax management, internal stakeholders, shared support functions, and external advisers on matters involving corporate income tax, VAT, tax accounting, audits, and transfer pricing.

What You Will Do

Group Tax Strategy and Coordination

• Support the implementation of the Al-Futtaim Group Tax strategy across relevant business operations and jurisdictions.
• Conduct tax analysis and monitoring activities to support planning, compliance, and risk management objectives.
• Coordinate with Group Tax colleagues and business stakeholders to maintain progress on assigned tax matters.
• Support the consistent application of Group Tax policies across the organization.
• Track outstanding actions and follow up with relevant teams to ensure timely completion of tax-related requirements.

Business Transaction Support

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to provide tax analysis relating to commercial transactions and acquisitions.
• Review relevant transaction information to identify matters requiring tax consideration.
• Prepare supporting analyses and information for review by Group Tax professionals and management.
• Coordinate with business teams and external service providers when additional tax information or clarification is required.

Tax Compliance and Return Reviews

• Review and monitor tax return filing activities across the Group's operating jurisdictions.
• Track country-specific tax calendars to support the timely submission of tax returns.
• Monitor VAT compliance requirements and related filing deadlines.
• Support the review of complex income tax returns.
• Coordinate with relevant tax teams and back-office support functions to obtain information required for compliance activities.
• Identify outstanding compliance matters and follow up with responsible stakeholders.
• Support adherence to applicable tax legislation and Group Tax policies.

Tax Planning and Analysis

• Analyze potential tax planning opportunities across relevant business activities and jurisdictions.
• Prepare financial and tax information to support the assessment of planning initiatives.
• Review relevant data and identify matters requiring further evaluation.
• Present supporting analysis for consideration by Group Tax management.
• Assist in monitoring tax planning activities and related follow-up actions.

Tax Risk Management

• Support the identification of tax risks across the countries in which Al-Futtaim operates.
• Analyze tax information to assist with risk assessments.
• Monitor identified tax exposures and coordinate relevant follow-up activities.
• Highlight issues requiring attention from Group Tax management.
• Support the implementation of tax risk management procedures and policies.
• Maintain appropriate supporting information for tax risk reviews.

Tax Accounting and Reconciliation

• Review tax provisions and reconciliations to support accurate tax accounting.
• Analyze tax-related balances recorded in the general ledger.
• Identify discrepancies, unusual balances, and outstanding accounting matters.
• Coordinate with Finance and relevant stakeholders to investigate identified issues.
• Follow up on reconciliation matters requiring clarification or corrective action.
• Support the accuracy and completeness of tax accounting information used by Group Tax.

Tax Documentation and Information Management

• Maintain tax documentation within the Group's central database.
• Ensure relevant tax records and supporting information are organized and accessible.
• Coordinate responses to internal and external requests for tax information.
• Follow up with stakeholders to obtain required documents and explanations.
• Support consistent documentation practices across tax activities and jurisdictions.
• Maintain appropriate records to support compliance reviews, tax planning, and audit requirements.

Tax Audits and Controversy Support

• Assist Group Tax with tax audits and related enquiries.
• Prepare analyses and supporting information required during audit activities.
• Coordinate responses to requests for information from relevant parties.
• Work with Group Tax colleagues, business stakeholders, and external advisers to support audit-related matters.
• Help maintain accurate supporting documentation for tax positions under review.
• Monitor assigned audit-related actions and follow up on outstanding requirements.

Transfer Pricing Compliance

• Support compliance with transfer pricing requirements across the Group's operating jurisdictions.
• Review analyses prepared to support transfer pricing positions.
• Maintain relevant transfer pricing documentation and supporting records.
• Coordinate with tax teams and other stakeholders to obtain required information.
• Assist with identifying documentation gaps and matters requiring further review.
• Support the consistent application of relevant transfer pricing requirements.

Required Skills to Be Successful

• Advanced technical knowledge of taxation and tax accounting.
• Strong understanding of tax compliance, planning, and risk management activities.
• Mandatory knowledge of GCC taxation.
• Experience analyzing tax information within an international business environment.
• Strong project management and coordination capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing assignments and deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to review complex tax information and identify matters requiring further investigation.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive approach to resolving issues and following up on outstanding actions.
• Ability to collaborate with business teams, tax professionals, and external advisers.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

What Qualifies You for the Role

• Professional certification in Tax, Finance, or Accounting.
• 5-7 years of experience in an international tax environment.
• Previous experience with a Big 4 accounting firm is required.
• GCC tax knowledge is mandatory.
• Strong technical tax and tax accounting expertise.
• Experience supporting tax compliance, tax planning, and risk management activities.
• Excellent analytical and project management capabilities.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Working Within Group Tax

The Senior Tax Analyst contributes to the effective management of tax obligations across Al-Futtaim's diversified businesses and international operations. The role requires close coordination with business units, Group Tax colleagues, support functions, and external advisers. Accurate analysis, reliable documentation, and timely follow-up are essential to supporting the Group's tax compliance and risk management objectives. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate technical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to organize complex tax assignments while maintaining effective working relationships across the organization.

About Al-Futtaim

Established in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim is a diversified, privately held regional business headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Group operates across more than 20 countries and employs more than 40,000 people across automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare. Al-Futtaim represents more than 200 internationally recognized brands, including Toyota, Lexus, IKEA, ACE, and Marks and Spencer. With a focus on digital innovation, artificial intelligence, sustainable growth, and strategic partnerships, the Group works to create long-term value for its customers, communities, and business partners. Its purpose is to enrich lives and elevate communities while building a responsible legacy for future generations.