Manager Tax - Indirect

Role Overview

Manager Tax - Indirect at Etihad Airways. The role provides comprehensive tax support for Etihad Airways and its group companies globally, with primary focus on indirect taxation including planning, advisory, compliance, reporting and audit.

Company Overview

Etihad Airways is the UAE's national airline, operating from a hub in Abu Dhabi. The organization connects people across continents and cultures and is pursuing its "Journey 2030" ambition to double its fleet, expand its network and grow its people for a new era of excellence.

Role Purpose

Deliver hands-on management of tax compliance and related operational matters across Etihad's global operations, with strong emphasis on indirect taxation. The role combines strategic tax planning and advisory with day-to-day compliance execution and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance and Operations

• Manage UAE VAT and other tax compliance obligations, including calculations, filings, payments and documentation.
• Monitor global tax developments and ensure Etihad remains compliant and prepared for change.
• Maintain and improve tax policies, internal controls, governance records and reporting processes.

Advisory and Commercial Support

• Advise the business on indirect tax implications across contracts, operations, overseas branches and commercial activities.
• Provide practical tax advice, conduct research and review contracts with sound commercial judgement.

Audit and Risk Management

• Lead tax audits, reviews, disputes, exemptions and risk matters globally.
• Manage tax authority interactions, including audits, reviews, requests and correspondence.

Transformation and Enablement

• Support tax transformation and improvement projects, including new taxes, technology, ERP, e-invoicing and tax function reviews.
• Provide tax briefings, training and stakeholder support.

Management and Governance

• Manage consultants, budgets, procurement and people responsibilities where needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• A recognised accounting or tax qualification.
• 7–12 years of tax advisory and compliance experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in international indirect tax, including return preparation, review and submission.
• Experience managing tax authority interactions, including audits, reviews, requests and correspondence.
• Experience working in an international, cross-functional environment, ideally within a multinational or advisory firm.

Skills & Competencies

• Understanding of VAT/GST and related tax areas such as excise, customs, UAE Corporate Tax and OECD Pillar 2.
• Proactive and commercially minded approach.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• ERP awareness.
• Flexibility and ability to travel when required.

Additional Information

• The recruitment process includes a recorded video interview via HireVue, an initial technical interview with the hiring manager, and possible follow-up interview for finalists.