Tax Technology and Transformation - Senior Associate - UAE

Location: Dubai Other locations: Primary Location Only Salary: Competitive Date: Jul 23, 2026 **Job description** ------------------- Requisition ID: 1728532 **Senior Associate** Tax Technology \& Transformation (TTT) EY MENA * Purpose The TTT Senior Associate is an execution\-focused, client\-facing role responsible for delivering core work products on tax transformation and tax technology engagements across Corporate Tax, Indirect Tax, and Accounting Compliance \& Reporting. The role supports client outcomes by preparing and validating data, building analysis and reporting outputs, supporting solution configuration and testing activities, and producing high\-quality documentation that enables adoption and sustained use. The Senior Associate works closely with client Tax/Finance/Technology teams and EY engagement leaders to translate requirements into repeatable deliverables—especially across data/analytics, reporting, implementation support, and user readiness—within a governed delivery framework. * Expected outcomes from the role (measurable “what success looks like”) * Tax \& compliance execution outcomes * Produces accurate, well\-structured deliverables (requirements notes, mappings, reconciliations, reporting packs, test evidence) with minimal rework and clear traceability from source data to output. * Improves confidence in compliance/reporting outputs by performing structured data checks and documenting results clearly. * Indirect Tax \& eInvoicing support outcomes * Supports indirect tax transformation activities through data readiness, validations, and exception identification routines. * Where in scope, supports eInvoicing activities and related reporting validation, including contributions to data\-driven VAT reporting frameworks through testing support and data/output checks. * Analytics \& reporting outcomes (tools\-driven execution) * Builds repeatable analysis outputs and dashboards using commonly used analytics/visualization tooling (e.g., Alteryx for data preparation, Tableau for dashboards) supported by SQL validations where required. * AI outcomes (practical support \+ validation) * Supports AI/GenAI\-enabled tax use cases by preparing inputs, documenting requirements and acceptance criteria, and validating outputs against defined checks with appropriate human oversight (execution support expectation). * Client experience outcomes * Builds client trust through responsiveness, clear communication, and reliable follow\-through on actions and deliverables. * Expected behaviours (how the role operates) * Client collaboration and co\-creation (mandatory) * Works closely with client users to clarify requirements, validate scenarios, and iterate deliverables quickly; communicates progress and blockers proactively. * Ownership and accountability * Takes ownership of assigned tasks end\-to\-end (analysis, documentation, testing support, evidence) and drives completion through disciplined follow\-up. * Quality and precision * Performs self\-QA on calculations, data logic, and documentation completeness before submitting for review; escalates data quality issues early. * Learning agility * Learns client systems, datasets, and reporting requirements quickly; applies feedback to improve quality and speed. * Professional integrity \& secure delivery (mandatory) * Handles client data securely and maintains confidentiality; follows engagement quality and documentation standards. * Mobility (mandatory) * Willingness to travel across MENA (and occasionally beyond) based on engagement needs. * Technical competencies * Tax and compliance functional capability (execution depth) * Working understanding of tax and compliance reporting needs across Corporate Tax, Indirect Tax, and accounting\-related compliance reporting—especially how source data supports returns, filings, and reporting outputs. * Data, analytics \& validation (tools capability — required) * Working capability in SQL for extracting/validating data (filters, joins, aggregations), supporting reconciliations and traceability of outputs. * Hands\-on ability in analytics and visualization tooling commonly used in tax technology/data analytics contexts such as Alteryx and Tableau (or equivalent tools used on engagements). * Ability to execute data quality checks, reconciliations, exception identification, and document findings clearly. * eInvoicing \& digital indirect tax reporting (preferred but valuable) * Awareness of eInvoicing delivery components (data fields, business process impacts, reporting outputs) and ability to support VAT reporting framework validation and testing. * SDLC and testing discipline (required) * Ability to create and maintain delivery artifacts: requirement notes/user stories, data mappings, test scripts, defect logs, and evidence packs; comfort working with technical teams during build/test cycles (execution expectation). * AI/GenAI delivery support (required awareness) * Ability to support AI/GenAI initiatives by preparing validation datasets, defining acceptance criteria, testing output quality, and supporting adoption activities. * Change enablement (execution support) * Ability to support adoption by creating user guides/training materials, capturing user feedback, and supporting handover documentation (execution expectation). * Key responsibilities (what the role does) * Requirements support and documentation (client collaboration) * Support requirements gathering through workshops/working sessions; document requirements, scenarios, and acceptance criteria. * Translate requirements into structured artifacts (process steps, data mapping sheets, rule definitions) and validate with client stakeholders. * Data preparation, validation and reconciliation (hands\-on delivery) * Extract and validate data using SQL; perform reconciliations, investigate variances, and document findings clearly. * Prepare repeatable data workflows using Alteryx (or equivalent) to clean, transform, and standardize datasets for reporting/analytics. * Dashboarding and reporting insights (hands\-on delivery) * Develop dashboards and reporting outputs using Tableau (or equivalent), ensuring metrics are correctly defined and outputs are refreshable and repeatable. * eInvoicing and VAT reporting support (where applicable) * Support eInvoicing activities: data readiness, mandatory field validation, testing support, and reporting output checks (including data\-driven VAT reporting frameworks where in scope). * Testing and implementation support (build\-test\-deploy) * Prepare SIT/UAT assets: test scenarios, scripts, test data, execution trackers, defect logs, and retest evidence. * Support deployment readiness through checklists, user readiness inputs, and hypercare issue triage. * AI/GenAI use case support * Support AI/GenAI solutions by documenting requirements, preparing validation datasets, validating outputs against acceptance criteria, and supporting adoption readiness activities. * Delivery governance and reporting (mandatory) * Maintain task/workplan updates; provide RAID inputs; highlight dependencies early; escalate risks/issues promptly. * Team support * Support Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager/Manager with analysis, documentation, and testing tasks; contribute to internal knowledge capture and reusable assets (execution expectation). * Mobility (mandatory) * Travel across MENA for key workshops and delivery milestones as required. * Qualifications and experience Required * Typically 2\+ years experience in consulting or industry roles involving tax data, finance/tax reporting, analytics, systems support, or technology\-enabled process improvement (industry standard). * Working capability with SQL and at least one analytics/visualization tool—preferably Alteryx and/or Tableau—to support reconciliations, dashboards, and reporting outputs. * Demonstrated ability to support testing cycles (SIT/UAT), manage defects, and produce clear documentation for software\-enabled solutions (execution expectation). Preferred * Experience supporting eInvoicing and VAT digital reporting initiatives, including data\-driven VAT reporting frameworks. * Exposure to AI/GenAI\-enabled delivery support activities (validation, adoption support, quality checks with human oversight). * Relevant certifications aligned to role focus (data/analytics, SQL, visualization tools, agile/testing) (recommendation).