Indirect Tax Manager

Airalo; Dubai; Remote; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-from-anywhere stipend

Wellness credits

Learning credits

Annual company retreat

Job summary

Airalo, the world's first eSIM store, seeks an Indirect Tax Manager to oversee VAT compliance across 60+ jurisdictions and lead the implementation of tax engines. The role demands deep EU VAT knowledge, OSS experience, and hands-on execution in a fast-growing, remote-first environment.

You will partner with Finance, Legal, Product, and Commercial teams to embed indirect tax in scalable processes, optimize data quality, and manage filings, registrations, and audits globally.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of indirect tax/VAT experience in a multinational digital/telecom/SaaS environment.
• Demonstrable EU VAT experience including OSS and digital services VAT.
• Experience implementing or operating tax determination engines (Avalara, ONESOURCE, Vertex)
• Experience with ERP systems and billing platforms in high-volume environments.
• Big 4/large consulting + in-house experience preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own global indirect tax compliance including VAT, GST and telecom/digital taxes with emphasis on EU VAT regimes.
• Manage VAT registrations, filings, OSS and reconciliations.
• Build a tax compliance and control framework across 60 markets.
• Ensure timely and accurate filings in all jurisdictions, coordinating with external advisors.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and controls.
• Act as SME for EU VAT on telecom/electronic services and advise on VAT for new products/pricing/promo strategies.
• Support VAT determination for B2C and B2B, including place-of-supply analysis.
• Lead implementation and optimization of indirect tax engines.
• Drive automation of compliance workflows and data quality improvements.

Skills

EU VAT

VAT compliance

Tax engine implementation

Stakeholder management

Data automation

Tools

Avalara

ONESOURCE

Vertex

Job description

About Airalo

Alo! Airalo is the worlds first eSIM store that helps people connect in over 200 countries and regions across the globe. We are building the next digital service that revolutionizes the telecom industry. We are a travel-tech company and an equal-opportunity environment that values and executes diversity inclusion and equity. Our team is spread across 50 countries and six continents. What glues us together is our commitment to changing the way you connect. Check out more information about Airalo in our Public Handbook: youWe hope that you care deeply about the quality of your work the intrinsic worth of tasks and the success of your team. You are self-disciplined and do not require micromanagement in terms of your skillset and work ethic. You do your best to flourish as an individual every day while working hard to foster a collaborative team environment. You believe in the importance of being and staying authentic honest positive and kind. You are good interlocutor with clear and concise communication. You are able to manage multiple projects have an analytical mind pay keen attention to detail and love to get your hands dirty. You are cognizant tolerant and welcoming of vulnerabilities and cultural differences.

About the Role

Position: Full-time / Employee

Location: Remote-first

Benefits: Health Insurance work-from-anywhere stipend annual wellness & learning credits annual all-expenses-paid company retreat in a gorgeous destination & other benefits

The Indirect Tax Manager will be responsible for indirect tax compliance technology implementation and governance across Airalos global footprint with a strong focus on EU VAT while managing indirect tax matters for over 60 jurisdictions. The role will report to the Group Tax Director and will play a critical part in designing implementing and operating scalable indirect tax processes aligned with Airalos digital business model.

This is a hands-on execution-focused role suited for someone who combines deep technical VAT knowledge with strong experience in tax engine implementation and process automation.

Responsibilities include but are limited to:

• Own global indirect tax compliance including VAT GST and telecom/ digital taxes with a focus on EU VAT regimes


• Manage VAT registrations filings OSS and reconciliations


• Build a tax compliance and control framework for managing compliance processes across 60 markets.


• Ensuring timely and accurate filings across all jurisdictions coordinating with external advisors where required


• Maintain robust documentation controls and audit-ready processes


• Act as the internal SME for EU VAT on electronically supplied/ telecom services and Advise on VAT treatment for new products pricing models promotions and go-to-market strategies


• Support VAT determination for B2C and B2B supplies including place-of-supply analysis


• Lead the implementation and optimization of indirect tax engines such as Avalara Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE or similar tools


• Drive automation of compliance workflows and improve data quality for indirect tax reporting


• Collaborate and partner with Finance Legal Product and Commercial teams to embed indirect tax compliance into business processes


• Support internal and external audits related to indirect tax

Must Haves

• 6 years of experience in indirect tax / VAT ideally in a multinational digital telecom SaaS or B2C marketplace business


• Demonstrable EU VAT experience (including OSS and digital services VAT) is mandatory


• Proven experience implementing or operating tax determination engines such as Avalara Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Vertex or similar


• Experience working with ERP systems and billing platforms in a high-volume transaction-led environment


• Background in Big 4 / large consulting firm combined with in-house experience strongly preferred


• Deep technical understanding of EU VAT rules for telecom/ digital and cross-border suppliesDetail-oriented compliance-focused and comfortable operating in an agile growth environment


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills


• Comfortable working independently with a high degree of ownership

Airalo is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity equity & inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities throughout our job interview process.

Required Experience:

Manager