Manager Tax - Indirect
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to provide comprehensive tax support for Etihad Airways and its group companies (‘Etihad’) in a range of taxation areas globally (mainly focused on indirect taxation) including planning, advisory, compliance, reporting and audit, with “hands‑on” management of tax including tax compliances and related operational matters. Whilst successful candidates would be expected to have knowledge of taxation more generally, this role will require strong international indirect tax competence.
Accountabilities- Monitor global tax developments and ensure Etihad remains compliant and prepared for change.
- Advise the business on indirect tax implications across contracts, operations, overseas branches and commercial activities.
- Manage UAE VAT and other tax compliance obligations, including calculations, filings, payments and documentation.
- Lead tax audits, reviews, disputes, exemptions and risk matters globally.
- Maintain and improve tax policies, internal controls, governance records and reporting processes.
- Support tax transformation and improvement projects, including new taxes, technology, ERP, e‑invoicing and tax function reviews.
- Provide tax briefings, training and stakeholder support while managing consultants, budgets, procurement and people responsibilities where needed.
(These accountabilities are not exhaustive)
Qualifications- A recognised accounting or tax qualification, supported by 7–12 years of tax advisory and compliance experience.
- Strong hands‑on experience in international indirect tax, including return preparation, review and submission.
- The ability to provide practical tax advice, conduct research and review contracts with sound commercial judgement.
- Experience managing tax authority interactions, including audits, reviews, requests and correspondence.
- A solid understanding of VAT/GST and related tax areas such as excise, customs, UAE Corporate Tax and OECD Pillar 2.
- Experience working in an international, cross‑functional environment, ideally within a multinational or advisory firm.
- The right behavioural profile: proactive, commercially minded, strong communicator and team player, with ERP awareness, flexibility and ability to travel when required.
The recruitment process for this position will involve the following steps:
This interview will allow you to record your responses to a range of questions related to the position and will allow you to demonstrate your knowledge and experience in a way that just your CV alone would not be able to. It also ensures fairness for you and all candidates, as all of our shortlisted candidates are asked the same questions and assessed on their responses.
Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.
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