Senior Finance Specialist Indirect Taxation

Job description / Role

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, were driven by innovation and excellence. Join us as a senior finance specialist - indirect taxation 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.

The senior finance specialist - indirect taxation ensures compliance of indirect taxes including the UAE VAT, excise tax, and other indirect taxes (excluding ticket taxes). This role helps drive accuracy, analysing risks, and timely reporting while supporting line manager and other senior management. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the compliance is managed with accuracy and integrity.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate closely with various stakeholders to identify, evaluate and review respective stakeholders activities and functions and provide compliance assurance to senior management on applicable indirect taxes (except ticket taxes), process and system enhancements for managing overall risk, coordinate with the relevant stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures and specific work instructions and ensure compliance to the group finance policies and procedures. Work with the external, internal and government auditors to resolve their queries and observations by providing the required analytical information to ensure the smooth completion of the audit.
• Ensure timely compilation and filing of UAE VAT returns on periodic basis after completion of accounting reconciliation between return and OF.
• Participate in discussions on VAT implementation for new business processes within Emirates Group. Manage FTA audits and ensure UAE VAT compliance and conduct regular reviews of processes and systems impacting UAE VAT reporting.
• Participate in strategy indirect tax and constantly look for process improvisation of compliance of indirect taxes.

Qualification

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Experience in finance, accounts & taxation 5+ years with specific experience in indirect taxation for at least 3 years.
• Qualification - Chartered Accountant/ACCA.
• Working experience in Big 4 is preferred.

Youll have an edge if you have:

• Accounting and taxation knowledge - advanced level.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with senior management internally and externally.
• Analytical thinking and presentation skills - advanced level.

At Emirates Group, were committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. So if youre looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team!

Salary & benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotel stays around the world.

Job Function: Finance, Business Analysis & Consulting

Company Industry: Aviation, Airlines & Aerospace

About the Company

A fast-growing international airline with one of the youngest fleets in the sky and more than 400 awards for excellence worldwide.