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Excelsior Group Me

The Role
<br>The Tax Lawyer will play a strategic advisory role within their legal and advisory team, providing expert guidance on UAE and international tax matters. Reporting to the Managing Partner (with future reporting to partners as required), the Tax Lawyer will be responsible for managing complex tax mandates,ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering tax-efficient structuring and advisory solutions. The role involves drafting and reviewing technical tax opinions, advising corporate and cross- border transactions, handling tax disputes, and supporting the firm’s business development through strategic tax insights KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide expert tax advisory on UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, Transfer Pricing, and international taxation. • Advise clients on tax-efficient structuring, cross-border transactions, and corporate reorganizations. • Draft and review tax opinions, technical memoranda, and advisory reports for corporate and individual clients. • Conduct tax due diligence and analyze implications for mergers, acquisitions, restructurings,and group reorganizations. • Represent clients in tax audits, assessments, and dispute resolution processes with UAE and international tax authorities. • Interpret evolving tax regulations and provide timely updates and compliance guidance to clients. • Support business development initiatives by identifying opportunities for tax advisory services with existing and prospective clients. • Collaborate with partners, auditors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure comprehensive client service. • Prepare proposals, engagement documentation, and presentations tailored to client requirements. • Maintain professional client relationships and ensure high -quality advisory service delivery. • Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activity to support strategic positioning of the tax practice. • Maintain accurate records of client interactions, advisory mandates, and regulatory compliance. • Contribute strategically to enhancing the firm’s brand, visibility, and growth in tax advisory
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Requirements
<br>QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • Master’s degree in law, Taxation, Accounting, or a related field. • 10–15 years of post-qualification experience in corporate, VAT, transfer pricing, or international tax advisory, preferably in law or consulting firms. • Strong understanding of UAE tax regulations, free-zone frameworks, and OECD guidelines. • Proven track record of advising on complex corporate and cross-border tax matters. • Experience managing multiple high-value client mandates under tight deadlines. • Excellent communication, drafting, and client relationship management skills. • Ability to provide strategic insights, commercial advice, and solutions-focused guidance. • Prior experience in law firms, advisory firms, or multinational corporate tax teams preferred.
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About the company
<br>Excelsior is a bespoke HR and recruitment consultancy, specialising in the Security, Facilities Management, Education and Automotive sectors. Excelsior provides a high quality, reliable and affordable solution to companies in these sectors. Exciting opportunities and market insights will be regularly posted on this page. If you are a talented individual looking for a change, then our highly experienced Consultants are ready to match you with an exciting new career opportunity.

Tax Analyst

Al-Futtaim

<div><p><b>Job Requisition ID: </b>176456</p>
<p>Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A&rdquo;rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group&rsquo;s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.</p>
<p>By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.</p><p><br>
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Overview Of The Role:</b></p><br>
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<li>The Senior Tax Analyst-Group Tax Operations plays a critical role in ensuring the execution of tax compliance, reporting, and audit readiness activities. Working closely with Finance teams, external advisors, and Group Tax, the role is pivotal in maintaining strong tax documentation standards and enhancing operational tax processes. A focus on timely and accurate execution of tax compliance and coordination with Group Tax for alignment with strategic tax objectives is essential. Success in this role involves maintaining accurate reconciliations, supporting audits efficiently, and proactive stakeholder engagement.</li></ul><br>
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<b>What You Will Do:</b></p><br>
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Tax Compliance</b></h4><br>
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<li>Prepare CIT/Zakat returns ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li>
<li>Maintain and update the tax compliance calendar to ensure deadlines are met.</li></ul><br>
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Tax Accounting &amp; Reporting</b></h4><br>
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<li>Prepare tax provision schedules and calculate supporting figures.</li>
<li>Reconcile tax balances with the general ledger accurately.</li>
<li>Support monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reporting requirements.</li>
<li>Assist in preparing financial statement tax disclosures.</li></ul><br>
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Audit Readiness &amp; Documentation</b></h4><br>
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<li>Maintain an organized repository of tax documentation.</li>
<li>Prepare audit-ready files, including computations and supporting schedules.</li>
<li>Support responses to internal and external audit queries effectively.</li></ul><br>
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Liaison with Group Tax</b></h4><br>
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<li>Act as the operational contact between local Finance teams and Group Tax.</li>
<li>Provide necessary tax schedules and documentation to Group Tax.</li>
<li>Ensure alignment with Group Tax policies and compliance frameworks.</li>
<li>Support implementation of Group Tax initiatives and governance requirements.</li>
<li>Escalate tax risks and significant matters to Group Tax promptly.</li></ul><br>
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Data Analysis &amp; Reconciliation</b></h4>
<ul><li>Analyze tax data and reconcile differences between tax reports and financial records.</li>
<li>Identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.</li>
<li>Support tax-related financial analysis for improved data integrity.</li></ul><br>
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Group Tax Operations Support</b></h4>
<ul><li>Maintain tax trackers, dashboards, and compliance schedules.</li>
<li>Support system-based tax processes and workflows.</li>
<li>Coordinate with Finance and other stakeholders to resolve tax-related issues.</li></ul><br>
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Process Improvement</b></h4>
<ul><li>Identify opportunities to enhance tax operational efficiency.</li>
<li>Support automation initiatives and system improvements.</li>
<li>Contribute to continuous improvement of tax processes and reduce manual adjustments.</li></ul><p><br>
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<b>Required Skills To Be Successful:</b></p>
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<li>Advanced Excel skills for complex data analysis and reporting.</li>
<li>ERP/SAP proficiency - MUST</li>
<li>Strong analytical and reconciliation skills to ensure accuracy in reporting.</li>
<li>Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.</li>
<li>Tax Audit background - MUST</li>
<li>Strong hands on automation implementations for tax compliance and audit readiness.</li></ul><br>
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<b>What Qualifies You For The Role:</b></p>
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<li>5+ years of experience in tax compliance, tax reporting, or Group Tax Operations.</li>
<li>Certified in Tax, Finance, or Accounting.</li>
<li>Proficient in English (written and verbal).</li>
<li>Solid understanding of tax compliance and accounting principles.</li>
<li>ERP/SAP knowledge is mandatory.</li>
<li>Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and reconciliation capabilities.</li>
<li>Ability to interpret and apply tax regulations and manage tax audits.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with automation implementations for tax compliance and audit readiness.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
We&rsquo;re here to provide excellent service but a little help from you can ensure a five-star candidate experience from start to finish.</p><br>
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<p>Before you click &ldquo;apply&rdquo;: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate <b>why</b> this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities. We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.</p><br>
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<p>As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process. We make every effort to review and respond to every application.</p></div><p></p>

Senior Tax Analyst - Tax Operations

McDermott

<div><p><b>Job Overview:
</b></p><p>The Senior Treasury Analyst uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to improve the Treasury Discipline within McDermott. They will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the Treasury Discipline. The Senior Treasury Analyst solves complex problems and uses their discipline-specific knowledge to improve their products or services. The Senior Treasury Analyst impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities with the treasury team and other related teams and ensures that they work within the appropriate guidelines and policies.</p></div><p></p>
<br><div><div>Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we&rsquo;ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.
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For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.</div></div>
<br><div><p><b>Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
</b></p><ul><li>Coordinate between commercial/bids team and corporate treasury for the following
<ul><li>Review and approval of bank guarantee text format for bid submission.
</li><li>Arrange for any bank support letters from corporate treasury or bank as per the requirement
</li><li>Coordinate with Bid and Project Team
</li><li>Liaise with corporate treasury/bank for the Bank Guarantee issuance.
</li></ul></li><li>Reach out to prospect relationship banks for identifying opportunities for new credit lines
</li><li>Ensure regular updates and information is being shared with existing Banks for annual renewal of facility
</li><li>Maintain healthy banking relations with existing and resolving any issues with respect to receipt, payment, Bank Guarantees
</li><li>Prepare list of outstanding Bank Guarantee details with project, entity and the facility used on a monthly basis.
</li><li>Prepare Bank Guarantee forecast quarterly in consultation with the project teams and ensure timely internal reviews and submission to stakeholders.
</li><li>Review and sign off the petty cash reimbursement claims from petty cashier(s) in line with company policies and procedures
</li><li>Review and sign of the treasury receipt journal monthly as per the SOX control requirement
</li><li>Ensure SOX compliances relating to treasury activities are handled as per company policy.
</li><li>Ensure effective cash flow management by funding the account periodically
</li><li>Any ad hoc requirement for the Treasury Function to be adhered
</li><li>Hands on experience in Treasury products and system
</li></ul><p>Liaise with: Corporate treasury, project accounting teams, commercials team, banks and tax group.</p></div>
<br><div><p><b>Essential Qualifications and Education:
</b></p><ul><li>Qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification from internationally recognized institute
</li><li>Around 3-6 years of relevant post qualification experience
</li><li>Good understanding of banking functions
</li><li>Good communication skills
</li><li>Detailed experience in own discipline
</li><li>Ability to multi-task and manage tight reporting schedule
</li><li>May undertake projects and shares expertise
</li><li>Ability to work independently with minimum amount of supervision
</li><li>Ability to work with stakeholders of all levels as needed
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Senior Treasury Analyst

Bestfolio Consulting and Accounting

<p>Job description:</p><p><i><b>Based in Dubai</b></i></p><p>We are seeking a knowledgeable and Experienced Tax Accountant to join our team.</p><p>The Tax Accountant will be responsible for providing expert advice on tax-related matters to our clients, ensuring compliance with tax laws, and optimizing tax strategies to minimize liabilities.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>Conduct consultations with clients to assess their tax needs and objectives.</p><p>Provide personalized advice and recommendations on tax planning, compliance, and optimization strategies.</p><p>Develop comprehensive tax plans tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of each client</p><p>Identify opportunities for tax savings, deductions, and credits to minimize tax liabilities while maximizing benefits.</p><p>Stay updated on changes to tax laws, regulations, and rulings that may affect clients.</p><p>Cultivate strong relationships with clients based on trust, professionalism, and excellent service.</p><p>Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, addressing their concerns, answering their questions, and providing ongoing support.</p><p>Must Have Requirements:</p><p>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with professional qualification (CA, CPA, CMA, ACCA) is preferred.</p><p>Proven work experience as a Tax Accountant or similar role, with a deep understanding of UAE tax laws and regulations</p><p>Minimum 3+ years of extensive experience of working as Tax Accountant.</p><p>Must Have Skills:</p><p>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues</p><p>Commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards and maintaining client confidentiality.</p><p>Highly structured and detail oriented.</p><p>Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p>

Tax Accountant

TSAC

<p><b>Full job description</b></p><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Chartered Accountant (CA) / ACCA / CPA with a strong commitment to continuous professional development.</li></ul><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Prepare, review, and finalize quarterly and annual tax reports and returns.</li><li>Maintain, organize, and regularly update the company&rsquo;s tax records and databases.</li><li>Apply strong accounting and taxation knowledge to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.</li><li>Manage tax return filings and respond to related queries from authorities.</li><li>Perform detailed tax computations to determine tax liabilities and advise clients on tax-efficient strategies.</li><li>Handle transfer pricing assignments, including benchmarking studies and documentation.</li><li>Support international tax structuring engagements, including matters related to DTAA.</li><li>Monitor industry trends and stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations.</li><li>Prepare high-quality reports, analyses, and presentations for clients.</li></ul><p><b>Experience &amp; Skills</b></p><ul><li>2 to 3 years of relevant experience.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in office productivity tools and accounting software such as MS Office, Tally, QuickBooks, Zoho, Sage, or similar platforms.</li><li>Strong ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports and presentations.</li><li>Willingness and ability to travel to various company or client locations as required.</li><li>Demonstrates the highest level of integrity and maintains strict confidentiality at all times.</li></ul><p>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Contract<br/>Contract length: 24 months</p><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>tax: 2 years (Required)</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>UAE Corporate Tax: 2 years (Required)</li></ul>

Lead Tax Consultant - Corporate Tax

<div></div><div><div>JOB PURPOSE:</div>
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The role of the Senior Associate of Group Tax is to actively support the tax function to ensure all tax obligations across the Group are met prior to statutory deadlines.</div>
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Whilst the main area of responsibility is centred on acting as a support contact / reference point for internal stakeholders on all tax related matters, the primary role of the Senior Associate will be to assist with all tax accounting, tax compliance requirements and support the Group Tax Manger in ad hoc tax advisory scopes.</div><br>
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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:</div><br>
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Assists with the preparation of all tax accounting, provisioning, and deferred tax positions of the Group.</div>
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Assists with the preparation of multiple tax returns (withholding tax, VAT, corporate income) across different geographies including the UAE.</div>
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Supports the Group Tax Manager as well as rest of the team with any other tasks/ on-going projects as so assigned, such as, implementation of tax legislative changes and the introduction of new global tax reporting requirements (Pillar 2) for example.</div>
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Preparation of all supporting documentation and relevant notifications for the annual filing of UAE Economic Substance Regulation (&quot;ESR&quot;).</div>
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Working with multiple internal and external stakeholders to ensure that treaty applications, entity tax certificates are renewed/ completed in a timely manner.</div>
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With support from external advisors, assist with the preparation of Country-by-Country reporting.</div>
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Assist in tax audit processes (internal and external) as needed in close cooperation with the Tax Manager.</div>
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Assist in requests from external financial auditors in the preparation of tax calculations/ reconciliation in regards financial statements inclusive of assisting in the preparation of relevant tax disclosures.</div>
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Assists with Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (&lsquo;CBAM&rsquo;) reporting.</div>
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Keep ahead of tax rules and regulations for all relevant jurisdictions and provide regular updates to management.</div>
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AUTHORITY/ DECISION MAKING:</div>
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Decision Making:</div>
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Direction of work is subject to practices and procedures, output is managed. Review and approves all tax compliance and advice prior to the Tax Manager/ Tax Director signing off.</div>
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Key Relationships:</div>
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 EGA Tax team</div>
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 EGA Finance teams</div>
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 EGA Treasury team</div>
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 EGA Logistics teams (inbound and outbound)</div>
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 EGA Legal team</div>
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 External tax advisors</div>
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 Tax Authorities (Domestic &amp; International)</div>
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 EGA overseas offices</div>
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QUALIFICATIONS &amp; SKILLS:</div>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in accounting</li></ul>
<ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA or equivalent)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Formal tax qualifications (ATT, CTA or equivalent)</li></ul>
<ul><li>At least three years&rsquo; experience working in the tax department of a multi-national or Big 4 firm</li></ul>
<ul><li>Strong knowledge of tax laws, regulations and compliance requirements</li></ul>
<ul><li>Attention to detail and accuracy in tax preparation and compliance</li></ul>
<ul><li>Excellent communications skills in a range of situations both written and oral</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to build strong relationships and committed to delivery of exceptional service within the organization</li></ul>
<ul><li>Enthusiastic and flexible attitude to work with commitment to delivering high quality work</li></ul>
<ul><li>Strong and motivated team player with ability to integrate quickly. Collaborative and proactive with their key accountabilities</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out effective reviews and know when to refer upwards</li></ul>
<ul><li>Team player with ability to build effective relationships at all levels</li></ul>
<ul><li>Effective time management - ability to remain calm when under pressure to meet both statutory and internal deadlines</li></ul>
<ul><li>Project management skills to plan and prioritize work, work independently as well as meet project deadlines</li></ul>
<ul><li>Analytic skills and detail orientation combined with the ability to solve problems creatively</li></ul>
<ul><li>ERP experience ideally SAP and advanced Microsoft Office skills</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to present in a clear and concise manner</li></ul>
<ul><li>Capability to mentor colleagues and provide feedback</li></ul></div>

Associate Manager - Group Tax

Nameless Ventures

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  We are working with one of the largest iGaming platforms in MENA, who are scaling their Data function in Dubai and hiring a
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  This role sits at the intersection of
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   Own product and business analytics across funnels, activation, retention, and user behaviour.
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   Lead and mentor a team of six BI Analysts, ensuring high-quality analytical outputs and delivery standards across the BI function.
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   Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytical models using SQL, Python, and modern BI tools.
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   Partner closely with Product and Growth teams to influence roadmap and optimisation decisions.
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   Design, run, and evaluate A/B tests and experimentation frameworks.
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   Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that improve deposit rates and customer LTV.
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   Strong SQL and hands-on experience with BI tools (Tableau, Looker, Power BI, or similar).
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   7+ years of BI / Analytics experience.
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    leading analytics teams
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   Proven background in product analytics, growth analytics, CRM analytics, or BI within high-volume B2C products.
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   Experience with funnel analysis, experimentation, and KPI frameworks.
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   Python experience for analysis or modelling is highly preferred.
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    Full relocation support
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   for candidates outside the UAE, flights, 1 months hotel, private medical insurance/VISA covered.
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    Remote-first working model
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   : you can go into their Dubai-based office as many times as you wish though!
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