Tax Analyst

Alpha Data PJSC; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Data PJSC is seeking a Tax Accounting Analyst to support tax reporting, compliance, and tax accounting activities within the Shared Service Center. The role involves collaboration with Group Tax Finance teams, auditors and stakeholders across multiple geographies.

You will prepare corporate income tax, deferred tax, and indirect tax computations, assist with tax returns, and support year-end filings, Pillar 2 calculations, and transfer pricing records.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in tax accounting, tax compliance, or corporate tax.
• Professional qualification such as CTA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent preferred.
• Strong knowledge of corporate tax, deferred tax, tax accounting, and transfer pricing.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare corporate income tax, deferred tax and indirect tax computations across Africa, Middle East and Europe.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of tax returns.
• Prepare periodic Group Tax Reports and consolidated tax workings.
• Support year-end tax filings for group-level entities.
• Prepare tax accounting calculations including Deferred Tax, Uncertain Tax Positions, Deferred Tax.
• Support tax administration and SOX compliance activities.
• Maintain tax process documentation and supporting records.
• Manage and update tax-related Excel workbooks and documentation.
• Maintain tax compliance and transfer pricing records.
• Support internal and external tax audits; assist Pillar 2 calculations.
• Liaise with Group Tax Finance Teams, Auditors and SSC stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tax knowledge

Education

CTA/ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Tax Accounting Analyst will support tax reporting tax compliance and tax accounting activities within the Shared Service Center The role involves working closely with Group Tax Finance teams auditors and other stakeholders across multiple geographies

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare corporate income tax deferred tax and indirect tax computations across Africa Middle East and Europe
• Assist with the preparation and submission of tax returns
• Prepare periodic Group Tax Reports and consolidated tax workings
• Support year-end tax filings for group-level entities
• Prepare tax accounting calculations including Deferred TaxUncertain Tax PositionsDeferred Tax ImpairmentsPurchase Price Accounting Deferred Tax
• Support tax administration and Sarbanes‑Oxley SOX compliance activities
• Maintain tax process documentation and supporting records
• Manage and update tax-related Excel workbooks and documentation
• Maintain tax compliance and transfer pricing records
• Support internal and external tax auditsAssist in Pillar 2 tax calculations and compliance activities
• Liaise with Group Tax Finance Teams Auditors and SSC stakeholders

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience in Tax Accounting Tax Compliance or Corporate Tax Experience working in a multinational company or Big 4 environment
• Professional qualification such as CTA ACA ACCA CPA or equivalent preferred
• Strong knowledge of Corporate TaxDeferred TaxTax AccountingTax ComplianceTransfer PricingExperience in international taxation is an advantage
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Big 4 Tax Advisory or Tax Compliance experience.Experience supporting multiple countries/regions.
• Exposure to Group Tax Reporting and Pillar 2 requirements.