Tax Manager - Etihad Airways

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Company: Etihad Airways Careers & Jobs

Job Description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Synopsis:

The Tax Manager will lead and provide comprehensive tax support for Etihad Aviation Group (EAG), covering various taxation areas including planning, advisory, compliance, reporting, and audit defense. This role involves hands-on management of tax matters, ensuring compliance with UAE and international tax laws.

Responsibilities:

Monitor updates on tax laws and multilateral tax initiatives, ensuring EAG's compliance.

Advise on tax consequences related to contracts, new business initiatives, and documentation.

Implement UAE Corporate Income Tax and the OECD's Pillar 2 regime, including process development and liaising with Financial Reporting and other stakeholders for tax disclosures and computations.

Develop and update EAG's Transfer Pricing policy, ensuring compliance and managing submissions like Country-by-Country Report, Master File, and Local File.

Collaborate with outstation finance teams on tax issues in overseas jurisdictions.

Manage tax audits, reviews, and disputes in UAE and other jurisdictions, preparing documentation as needed.

Ensure compliance with UAE VAT and other tax requirements, including tax computations, payments, and filing of returns.

Analyze transactional data for tax compliance and accuracy.

Work with multiple teams (AP, AR, Treasury, Revenue Accounting) to ensure accurate tax reporting.

Maintain internal records and comply with internal reporting obligations.

Arrange Tax Residence Certificates and other tax documentation for exemptions.

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

Chartered Accountant (or equivalent professional qualification such as CA, ACA, CPA, CTA).

7-12 years of experience in tax advisory and compliance.

Experience in UAE and/or international VAT and other tax compliance, including preparation and submission of returns.

Strong knowledge of international taxation, VAT/GST, and the OECD's Pillar 2 initiative.

Experience in providing practical tax advice, reviewing contractual agreements, and working in an international business environment.

Proactive, self-starter mentality with a commercial mindset.

Good people skills, confident communication, and a tenacious approach to achieving results.

Flexibility for occasional international business travel.

About Etihad Airways:

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is a leading global airline established in 2003. With a network spanning multiple continents, Etihad has earned recognition for its service excellence, cargo offerings, loyalty programs, and COVID-19 response efforts.

Contact Email:

info@etihad.com