Tax Manager

Job description / Role

Synopsis

In this role, you will 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 an element of "hands-on" management of tax matters including tax compliances and related operational matters.

Accountabilities

- Monitoring updates on tax laws and multilateral tax initiatives and ensuring compliance with them;
- Advising on tax consequences arising from contracts and similar documentation, and in relation to new business initiatives;
- Implementing UAE Corporate Income Tax and the OECD's Pillar 2 regime within EAG, including developing processes and templates, and, thereafter, liaising with colleagues in Financial Reporting and other stakeholders in preparing periodic current tax and deferred tax disclosures for interim and statutory financial reporting, preparing tax computations and returns for submission to the respective regulatory authorities;
- Developing/updating EAG's Transfer Pricing policy in light of UAE Corporate Income Tax, ensuring compliance and making necessary submissions, including, Country-by-Country-Report, Master File, Local File in all relevant jurisdictions;
- Working closely with "outstation" finance teams on tax issues in overseas jurisdictions ("outstations" is the term used for overseas branches of airlines);
- Managing tax audits, reviews and disputes in UAE and across other jurisdictions and preparing adequate documentation in response;
- 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;
- Maintaining internal records and complying with 'ICFR' and other internal reporting obligations;
- Arranging Tax Residence Certificates from the UAE Federal Tax Authority and other similar tax documentation to avail of tax exemptions.

Education & Experience

- Chartered Accountant (or other relevant professional chartered qualification (e.g., CA, ACA, CPA, CTA)) with 7-12 years of experience in tax advisory and compliances;
- Experience in providing taxation advice to business units, including conducting research and providing practical written advice including reviewing contractual agreements, including those governed by English contract law, and making recommendations;
- "Hands-on" experience in UAE and/or international VAT and other tax compliances, including preparation, review and submission of returns, dealing with tax authorities, etc.;
- Good practical knowledge of international taxation and VAT/GST;
- 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, a self-starter mentality and a commercial mindset;
- Appreciation and understanding of the OECD's Pillar 2 initiative and its impacts on multi-nationals;
- Understanding of the UAE's new Corporate Income Tax regime;
- Experience working in a dynamic cross-functional team and a good team-player;
- Good people skills, including confidence in discussing and explaining matters in person or by telephone and a tenacious approach to achieving results;
- 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.

About the Company

Etihad Airways is the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. The airline was set up by a Royal Decree in July 2003, with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, as its hub. Etihad started commercial operations in November 2003.

With Etihad, everyone who flies with us is welcomed as our guest.

This simple credo illuminates everything we do, from big things like making sure that our fleet is one of the most advanced in the sky, to small touches like letting you choose the films you watch.

Were proud to be the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. At the crossroads between Europe and Asia, our home reflects our commitment to bringing the world closer together - as does our highly cosmopolitan staff.