Senior Associate Tax Technology & Transformation (TTT) EY MENA <ol style="text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><a name="_Toc230093511"></a>Purpose</li> </ol> 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. <ol style="text-align:justify" start="2"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><a name="_Toc230093512"></a>Expected outcomes from the role (measurable “what success looks like”)</li> </ol> <ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Tax & compliance execution outcomes</li> </ol> <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Produces accurate, well-structured deliverables (requirements notes, mappings, reconciliations, reporting packs, test evidence) with minimal rework and clear traceability from source data to output.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Improves confidence in compliance/reporting outputs by performing structured data checks and documenting results clearly.</li> </ul> <ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;text-align:justify" start="2"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Indirect Tax & eInvoicing support outcomes</li> </ol> <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Supports indirect tax transformation activities through data readiness, validations, and exception identification routines.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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.</li> </ul> <ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;text-align:justify" start="3"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Analytics & reporting outcomes (tools-driven execution)</li> </ol> <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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.</li> </ul> <ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;text-align:justify" start="4"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">AI outcomes (practical support + validation)</li> </ol> <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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).</li> </ul> <ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;text-align:justify" start="5"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Client experience outcomes</li> </ol> <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Builds client trust through responsiveness, clear communication, and reliable follow-through on actions and deliverables.</li> </ul> <ol style="text-align:justify" start="3"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><a name="_Toc230093513"></a>Expected behaviours (how the role operates)</li> </ol> <ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;text-align:justify" start="6"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Client collaboration and co-creation (mandatory)</li> </ol> <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Works closely with client users to clarify requirements, validate scenarios, and iterate deliverables quickly; communicates progress and blockers proactively.</li> </ul> <ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;text-align:justify" start="7"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ownership and accountability</li> </ol> <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Takes ownership of assigned tasks end-to-end (analysis, documentation, testing support, evidence) and drives completion through disciplined follow-up.</li> </ul> <ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;text-align:justify" start="8"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Quality and precision</li> </ol> <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Performs self-QA on calculations, data logic, and documentation completeness before submitting for review; escalates data quality issues early.</li> </ul> <ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;text-align:justify" start="9"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Learning agility</li> </ol> <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Learns client systems, datasets, and reporting requirements quickly; applies feedback to improve quality and speed.</li> </ul> <ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;text-align:justify" start="10"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Professional integrity & secure delivery (mandatory)</li> </ol> <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Handles client data securely and maintains confidentiality; follows engagement quality and documentation standards.</li> </ul> <ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;text-align:justify" start="11"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Mobility (mandatory)</li> </ol> <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Willingness to travel across MENA (and occasionally beyond) based on engagement needs.</li> </ul> <ol style="text-align:justify" start="4"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><a name="_Toc230093514"></a>Technical competencies </li> </ol> <ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;text-align:justify" start="12"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Tax and compliance functional capability (execution depth)</li> </ol> <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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.</li> </ul> <ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;text-align:justify" start="13"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Data, analytics & validation (tools capability — required)</li> </ol> <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Working capability in SQL for extracting/validating data (filters, joins, aggregations), supporting reconciliations and traceability of outputs.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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).</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ability to execute data quality checks, reconciliations, exception identification, and document findings clearly.</li> </ul> <ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;text-align:justify" start="14"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">eInvoicing & digital indirect tax reporting (preferred but valuable)</li> </ol> <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Awareness of eInvoicing delivery components (data fields, business process impacts, reporting outputs) and ability to support VAT reporting framework validation and testing.</li> </ul> <ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;text-align:justify" start="15"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">SDLC and testing discipline (required)</li> </ol> <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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).</li> </ul> <ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;text-align:justify" start="16"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">AI/GenAI delivery support (required awareness)</li> </ol> <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ability to support AI/GenAI initiatives by preparing validation datasets, defining acceptance criteria, testing output quality, and supporting adoption activities.</li> </ul> <ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;text-align:justify" start="17"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Change enablement (execution support)</li> </ol> <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ability to support adoption by creating user guides/training materials, capturing user feedback, and supporting handover documentation (execution expectation).</li> </ul> <ol style="text-align:justify" start="5"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><a name="_Toc230093515"></a>Key responsibilities (what the role does)</li> </ol> <ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;text-align:justify" start="18"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Requirements support and documentation (client collaboration)</li> </ol> <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Support requirements gathering through workshops/working sessions; document requirements, scenarios, and acceptance criteria.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Translate requirements into structured artifacts (process steps, data mapping sheets, rule definitions) and validate with client stakeholders.</li> </ul> <ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;text-align:justify" start="19"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Data preparation, validation and reconciliation (hands-on delivery)</li> </ol> <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Extract and validate data using SQL; perform reconciliations, investigate variances, and document findings clearly.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Prepare repeatable data workflows using Alteryx (or equivalent) to clean, transform, and standardize datasets for reporting/analytics.</li> </ul> <ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;text-align:justify" start="20"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Dashboarding and reporting insights (hands-on delivery)</li> </ol> <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Develop dashboards and reporting outputs using Tableau (or equivalent), ensuring metrics are correctly defined and outputs are refreshable and repeatable.</li> </ul> <ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;text-align:justify" start="21"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">eInvoicing and VAT reporting support (where applicable)</li> </ol> <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Support eInvoicing activities: data readiness, mandatory field validation, testing support, and reporting output checks (including data-driven VAT reporting frameworks where in scope).</li> </ul> <ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;text-align:justify" start="22"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Testing and implementation support (build-test-deploy)</li> </ol> <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Prepare SIT/UAT assets: test scenarios, scripts, test data, execution trackers, defect logs, and retest evidence.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Support deployment readiness through checklists, user readiness inputs, and hypercare issue triage.</li> </ul> <ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;text-align:justify" start="23"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">AI/GenAI use case support</li> </ol> <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Support AI/GenAI solutions by documenting requirements, preparing validation datasets, validating outputs against acceptance criteria, and supporting adoption readiness activities.</li> </ul> <ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;text-align:justify" start="24"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Delivery governance and reporting (mandatory)</li> </ol> <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Maintain task/workplan updates; provide RAID inputs; highlight dependencies early; escalate risks/issues promptly.</li> </ul> <ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;text-align:justify" start="25"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Team support</li> </ol> <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Support Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager/Manager with analysis, documentation, and testing tasks; contribute to internal knowledge capture and reusable assets (execution expectation).</li> </ul> <ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;text-align:justify" start="26"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Mobility (mandatory)</li> </ol> <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Travel across MENA for key workshops and delivery milestones as required.</li> </ul> <ol style="text-align:justify" start="6"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><a name="_Toc230093516"></a>Qualifications and experience</li> </ol> Required <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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).</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Working capability with SQL and at least one analytics/visualization tool—preferably Alteryx and/or Tableau—to support reconciliations, dashboards, and reporting outputs.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Demonstrated ability to support testing cycles (SIT/UAT), manage defects, and produce clear documentation for software-enabled solutions (execution expectation).</li> </ul> Preferred <ul style="list-style-type:square;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience supporting eInvoicing and VAT digital reporting initiatives, including data-driven VAT reporting frameworks.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Exposure to AI/GenAI-enabled delivery support activities (validation, adoption support, quality checks with human oversight).</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Relevant certifications aligned to role focus (data/analytics, SQL, visualization tools, agile/testing) (recommendation).</li> </ul>

Tax Technology and Transformation - Senior Associate - UAE (Dubai, AE, 9267) @ EY Global Services

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