Job Description

Senior Tax Accountant - Al Futtaim - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
This Senior Tax Accountant role at Al Futtaim in Dubai supports direct and indirect tax compliance across multiple regions, ensuring timely submissions, accurate reporting, and strong coordination with Group Tax, Finance, and IT. The position requires analytical strength, attention to detail, and the ability to streamline tax processes through automation while maintaining high-quality stakeholder communication.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Accounting
Function: Accounting-Finance
Salary: 15000-20000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly VAT and Withholding Tax returns for regional entities and ensure timely submission
• Maintain compliance by updating tax calendars and tracking filing deadlines per jurisdiction
• Review complex income tax returns and assist with tax provisioning activities
• Maintain tax-related balances on the general ledger and ensure accuracy
• Organize and maintain a centralized tax documentation repository
• Coordinate with Tax Managers during audits, providing required data and explanations
• Support IT teams in resolving VAT system-related issues and system enhancement requests
• Contribute to automation initiatives to streamline tax processes and improve efficiency
• Handle ad hoc tax-related tasks assigned by management
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and clarity on tax matters
• Participate in business process improvements and solution enhancements
• Maintain professional knowledge through continuous learning and development
• Support team development and ensure strong working relationships across the business

Ideal Profile

• Strong accounting knowledge with experience in tax reporting
• Analytical thinker with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
• Capable of managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with SAP
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to improving processes

Skills Set

• VAT and WHT return preparation
• Income tax compliance and review
• GL tax balance management
• Tax audit coordination
• Document control and compliance tracking
• SAP and Excel proficiency
• Automation and process optimization
• Analytical and reporting skills
• Stakeholder communication
• Project coordination

What Qualifies You for the Role

• Bachelor's degree in Tax or Finance
• 3-5 years of GCC tax experience
• 1-2 years experience in an international finance environment
• Strong proficiency in Excel and working knowledge of SAP
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)

Why Join Us

• Be part of a large, diversified business group with a strong tax governance structure
• Opportunity to work across multi-country tax environments in the GCC region
• Collaborative, growth-focused work culture with strong learning support
• Exposure to tax automation initiatives and modern financial systems
• Join a trusted organization with strong values and long-term career pathways

About the Company
Al Futtaim Group is one of Dubai's most established and diversified business conglomerates, operating across automotive, retail, finance, real estate, and healthcare. With a regional presence spanning more than 20 countries and partnerships with globally recognized brands, the group continues to expand through customer focus, innovation, and operational excellence.
Job Title Senior Tax Accountant - Al Futtaim - Dubai, UAE
Senior Tax Accountant - Al Futtaim - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
This Senior Tax Accountant role at Al Futtaim in Dubai supports direct and indirect tax compliance across multiple regions, ensuring timely submissions, accurate reporting, and strong coordination with Group Tax, Finance, and IT. The position requires analytical strength, attention to detail, and the ability to streamline tax processes through automation while maintaining high-quality stakeholder communication.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Accounting
Function: Accounting-Finance
Salary: 15000-20000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly VAT and Withholding Tax returns for regional entities and ensure timely submission
• Maintain compliance by updating tax calendars and tracking filing deadlines per jurisdiction
• Review complex income tax returns and assist with tax provisioning activities
• Maintain tax-related balances on the general ledger and ensure accuracy
• Organize and maintain a centralized tax documentation repository
• Coordinate with Tax Managers during audits, providing required data and explanations
• Support IT teams in resolving VAT system-related issues and system enhancement requests
• Contribute to automation initiatives to streamline tax processes and improve efficiency
• Handle ad hoc tax-related tasks assigned by management
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and clarity on tax matters
• Participate in business process improvements and solution enhancements
• Maintain professional knowledge through continuous learning and development
• Support team development and ensure strong working relationships across the business

Ideal Profile

• Strong accounting knowledge with experience in tax reporting
• Analytical thinker with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
• Capable of managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with SAP
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to improving processes

Skills Set

• VAT and WHT return preparation
• Income tax compliance and review
• GL tax balance management
• Tax audit coordination
• Document control and compliance tracking
• SAP and Excel proficiency
• Automation and process optimization
• Analytical and reporting skills
• Stakeholder communication
• Project coordination

What Qualifies You for the Role

• Bachelor's degree in Tax or Finance
• 3-5 years of GCC tax experience
• 1-2 years experience in an international finance environment
• Strong proficiency in Excel and working knowledge of SAP
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)

Why Join Us

• Be part of a large, diversified business group with a strong tax governance structure
• Opportunity to work across multi-country tax environments in the GCC region
• Collaborative, growth-focused work culture with strong learning support
• Exposure to tax automation initiatives and modern financial systems
• Join a trusted organization with strong values and long-term career pathways

About the Company
Al Futtaim Group is one of Dubai's most established and diversified business conglomerates, operating across automotive, retail, finance, real estate, and healthcare. With a regional presence spanning more than 20 countries and partnerships with globally recognized brands, the group continues to expand through customer focus, innovation, and operational excellence.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 15000.00
Salary to 20000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
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