Manager Tax

Job Description

Synopsis

To lead and provide tax support for Etihad Aviation Group (‘EAG’) in a range of taxation areas including planning, advisory, compliance, reporting and audit defence matters, with a focus on “hands-on” management of UAE compliances. 

Accountabilities

• Ensuring performance of EAG’s UAE VAT and other tax compliances including computation of tax, payment of tax, and filing of returns;

• Analysing transactional data and validating the correctness thereof to ensure compliance with tax requirements;

• Working closely with multiple teams, such as Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Treasury, Revenue Accounting, operational business units, etc. to ensure complete and accurate tax reporting;

• Managing tax audits, reviews and disputes in UAE and across other jurisdictions and preparing adequate documentation in response;

• Monitoring updates on tax laws and ensuring compliance with them;

• Working closely with “outstation” finance teams on tax issues (“outstations” is the term used for overseas branches of airlines);

• Working closely with teams on various systems to ensure complete and accurate tax reporting;

• Advising on tax consequences arising from contracts and similar documentation, and in relation to new business initiatives;

• Maintaining internal records and complying with ‘ICFR’ and other internal reporting obligations;

• Performing internal processes, such as procurement formalities, budgeting, etc. including managing selection and appointment of external tax consultants;

• Identifying weaknesses and process improvement opportunities;

• Arranging Tax Residence Certificates from the UAE Federal Tax Authority and other similar tax documentation to avail of tax exemptions;

• Preparation for the implementation of Corporate Income Tax in the UAE and the OECD’s Pillar 2 regime;

• Support in relation to special projects, such as the implementation of new taxes, ad hoc matters, internal audits of the tax function, etc.

Education & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (or other relevant professional chartered qualification (e.g., CA, ACA, CPA)) with 7-8 years of experience in tax compliances;

• “Hands-on” experience in UAE VAT and other tax compliances, including preparation, review and submission of returns, dealing with the UAE Federal Tax Authority, etc.;

• Good practical knowledge of international taxation;

• Confidence and experience in operating in an international business environment (for example, having worked for a multi-national company or international advisory firm);

• The applicant must demonstrate a pro-active nature and a self-starter mentality; 

• Experience in dealing with requests from, or audits conducted by, tax authorities; 

• Appreciation and understanding of the OECD’s Pillar 2 initiative and its impacts on multi-nationals;

• Experience working in a dynamic cross-functional team;

• Prior experience and knowledge of SAP ERP systems and interfaces is an advantage;

• EAG’s workforce at its head office in Abu Dhabi is drawn from a diverse range of nationalities and English is the working language used there; accordingly, the Tax Manager would be expected to have a suitable standard of written and spoken English;

• This role is likely to require occasional international business travel and flexibility to ensure that deadlines are met.

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. Etihad is recognised as one of the world’s leading airlines in response to COVID-19 and was the first airline in the world to fully vaccinate its crew on board.

Etihad sees tackling the climate crisis as the most important issue of our time, and through strategic partnerships with major global aviation brands and OEMs, Etihad is relentless in its pursuit of industry decarbonisation.

To learn more, visit etihad.com