ROLE TITLE – FINANCE MANAGER MIDDLE EAST & SOUTH ASIA GRADE – BAND 3

R O L E P U R P O S E – Oversight and control of finance activities in the MESA region, including full local fiscal compliance. support tax and financial compliance matters for BA JOB REF –
including overall Financial support to the Regional & Head office teams. Manage Direct and Indirect Tax compliances, receipts & payments, other regulatory matters including but not limited (reward to complete)
to VAT, Withholding Taxes, Corporation Taxes and other Direct & indirect Taxes, Duties and Levies including managing ongoing litigations, central bank compliances and other statutory matters
for all markets in the area within scope.
DI R EC TO R AT E – OV E RSEA S FI N A NC E REGION – Middle East & South
Asia

J O B FA M I LY – FINANCE

Scope – to lead a team of 3+ colleagues and remotely work with the Behaviours and attitude Skills / capabilities Key enablers
colleagues in the service centre (GBS) . • I’m a role model for all BA brand
Countries: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka, UAE, behaviours and ways of working – • Strong financial accounting understanding • I must be empowered to make
Saudi, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman & Qatar I walk the talk • Ability to distil complex technical information into clear simple recommendations
• I exude a can-do attitude (best of messages • I need to be fully trained to ensure I
BA) • Ability to multi-task and prioritise, with focus on delivery am able to deliver and perform at the
Accountabilities • I’m flexible and agile, always ready • Influence others to optimise outcomes highest level
• Ensure all tax and regulatory returns, as applicable, are filed correctly and to adapt when things don’t go to • Performance management • I must have support from My
on time in all countries including managing third parties who file the plan • Excellent team working skills including working across manager who should keep me
returns on BA’s behalf • I’m an ambassador for BA and my functional boundaries informed and updated
• Robust balance sheet reconciliation team • Ability to work at consistently high standards
• Support finance BPO regarding tax applicability to supplier invoices and In depth understanding of BA policies and procedures
any other areas required, as applicable •
• Provide all locally required support for financial, taxation, treasury, legal, • IT literate, with a good understanding of the BA Finance
etc. matters in line with both corporate policies and country local law. Systems and using Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Support the resolution of ongoing tax disputes and associated litigations, My core traits • Cultural awareness Key performance indicators
where applicable, • Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills
• Hold discussions with Tax officers, respond to summons, notices and
• Takes responsibility for making things • Strong commitment to a high level of confidentiality
letters from the tax office including issuance of clarificatory letters to Tax happen. • Comprehensive knowledge of ICFR, GDPR and PCI standards • 100% Balance sheet status A
authorities as and when required • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Support Regional Finance Manager (RFM) with corporate tax compliance • Excellent interpersonal and • 100% compliance on local statutory
• communication skills, both written and and regulatory compliances
including issuance of exemption certificates verbal
• Keep abreast of new development in tax and financial compliance and • Tax and other relevant overseas
• Excellent written and spoken English payments made correctly and on
ensure BA remains compliant Displays confidence and resilience,
Support RFM, IAG Tax and other central departments on tax planning • time
• demonstrating energy to achieve
matters results in a positive manner Qualifications / experience • Recoveries (tax etc.)
• Support RFM, IAG with finance related synergies and support other group
• Proactive, innovative, enthusiastic, • Timely cash remittances
members where necessary positive and self-confident • Managing the performance of team
• Maintain relationships with local legal and tax advisors & accountants • Education to degree level or equivalent standard (Post
Graduate degree is an advantage - desirable) members to ensure a high
including support with specific activities, as applicable performing team
• Actively support RFM on projects for continuous process improvement • Working knowledge of local compliances in countries within
• Assistance in internal and external audits, investigations and disputes scope
• Represent, promote and protect the best interests of the company with • Tax experience in the airline industry (desirable)
external organisations, local authorities, local courts and unions. • Experience in dealing with tax litigations & Tax authorities
• Support RFM & the business in the set-up of new stations and liquidation • Experience in dealing with Vendor payments & PTP functions
of closed stations • Previous financial accounting experience in a large company
• Undertake any business-related activity in line with business needs Experience of dealing with confidential information with
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discretion and integrity
• Has worked with sensitive information and has maintained a
flawless record in terms of confidentiality