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Manager, International Indirect Taxes - EMEIA - Asia - 36393

Location: United Kingdom
Posting Start Date: Sep 12, 2024
Posting End Date: Sep 19, 2024

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Job Description

Description

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.

The Manager, International Indirect Taxes will be responsible for indirect taxes from both an advisory and compliance perspective in Europe, Middle East, India, Africa and Asia including (i) assessing implications of all proposed transactions and implementing solutions to minimize indirect tax implications and maximize tax saving opportunities (ii) all indirect tax reporting obligations and compliance obligations including e-invoicing or reporting and (iii) managing indirect tax audits and disputes. 

The position can be located in, Europe, Middle East, India, Africa, Asia, South America

Accountabilities (Responsibilities):

  • Responsible for international indirect tax in EMEIA-Asia from both an advisory and compliance perspective. This will consist of;
    • Assessing the international indirect tax implications in EMEIA-Asia of all proposed transactions and implementing solutions to minimize international indirect tax implications. This will include special projects such as new systems implementation, major system modifications, new products, launch of new routes, ticketing and invoicing systems and new business partnerships or restructuring of existing partnerships. 
    • Responsible for all international indirect tax reporting obligations in EMEIA-Asia in relation to transactions and new projects by participating in the planning, configuration, testing and implementation phases of projects. 
    • Responsible for all international indirect tax compliance requirements in EMEIA-Asia including any e-invoicing or reporting obligations. 
    • Responsible for managing all international indirect tax audits and disputes in EMEIA-Asia.
  • Responsible for keeping up to date on all international indirect tax legislation changes, interpretation, regulatory requirements and industry practices in EMEIA-Asia and ensuring that any necessary changes are implemented
  • Identify and secure international indirect tax saving opportunities in EMEIA-Asia. 
  • Identify and mitigate international indirect tax exposures in EMEIA-Asia.
  • Assist Director with indirect tax compliance and audits for other regions.
  • Assist Director with analyzing international indirect tax compliance practices, identifying potential opportunities and recommending changes to improve financial management and overall efficiency. 
  • Assist Director with representations on international indirect tax issues to seek interpretations or influence the policy makers.  
  • Collaborate with other tax managers and directors, to provide international indirect tax input on projects.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting preferred.
  • Completion of Indirect Taxes courses/ Tax degree.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in the indirect tax field (ideally in a large company) with focus on EMEAI and Asia. 
  • Experience in the transportation industry is an asset.
  • Experience working across regions is an asset. 
  • Significant experience interpreting and analyzing tax legislation.
  • Working knowledge of English required.
  • Significant and detailed knowledge of other international indirect tax legislation (e.g. GST, SUT) is an asset.
  • Knowledge of airlines passenger’s taxes is an asset.
  • Experience with systems implementation is an asset.
  • Experience with SOVOS and SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP application is an asset.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to be a team player.
  • Strong analytical skills combined with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple files.
  • Excellent organizational skills, autonomy and ability to work under pressure.
  • Proven leadership skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, oral and written.

Conditions of Employment:

  • Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.

Linguistic Requirements

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted

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