Senior Tax Associate

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Tax Associate to join our dynamic Controllership team in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This role will play a pivotal part in managing and optimizing our tax function across KSA and the broader Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth fintech environment, ensuring robust tax compliance while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to uphold regulatory adherence and financial integrity.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Tax Associate will be responsible for a wide range of tax-related activities, including but not limited to:

• Tax Compliance Management: Prepare and file corporate tax, Zakat, VAT, and withholding tax returns with precision, ensuring timely submissions and payments in accordance with regulatory deadlines.
• Tax Provisioning: Calculate and record monthly and year-end tax provisions, maintaining accuracy and completeness to support financial reporting and decision-making.
• Audit Readiness: Develop and maintain comprehensive audit-ready documentation to substantiate tax positions and regulatory submissions, facilitating seamless interactions with external auditors and tax authorities.
• ZATCA Portal Management: Oversee end-to-end activities on the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) portal, including registration updates, return submissions, and responses to queries or notices from regulatory bodies.
• Regulatory Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for statutory and tax audits, coordinating with external auditors and ZATCA officials to address inquiries, prepare schedules, and reconcile discrepancies.
• Legislative Monitoring: Stay abreast of evolving tax legislation in KSA, including changes to Zakat, Corporate Income Tax (CIT), VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), and e-invoicing requirements under ZATCA’s Fatoora initiative, and assess their implications for the business.
• E-Invoicing Compliance: Ensure full compliance with ZATCA’s e-invoicing (Fatoora) requirements, collaborating with IT and finance teams to implement Phase 2 integration seamlessly.
• Withholding Tax Review: Analyze contracts, invoices, and cross-border transactions to determine accurate WHT treatment and facilitate timely remittances to authorities.
• Transfer Pricing Support: Assist in the preparation of transfer pricing documentation and related-party disclosures in compliance with Saudi regulations, ensuring alignment with global best practices.
• Financial Close Support: Contribute to month-end and year-end close processes, including deferred tax computations, to enhance the accuracy and reliability of financial statements.
• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvements and support the automation of tax compliance workflows within the ERP system to drive efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Dispute Resolution: Manage correspondence, assessments, and disputes with ZATCA, escalating complex matters to senior leadership as needed to achieve favorable resolutions.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

To excel in this role, candidates must possess the following qualifications and competencies:

• Professional Experience: 2–3 years of hands-on experience in tax reporting and compliance, or external audit, with a preference for candidates from fintech, banking, or Big 4 environments.
• Technical Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of Saudi tax regulations, including Zakat, Corporate Income Tax, VAT, and Withholding Tax, along with experience in handling regulatory submissions to ZATCA.
• Qualifications: Professional certifications such as CPA or ACCA are highly advantageous and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in the field.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP systems, with a preference for Oracle NetSuite.
• Analytical and Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive ownership mindset to drive results in a dynamic environment.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in both English and Arabic, both written and verbal, to effectively communicate with stakeholders across diverse regions.

If you are a detail-oriented tax professional with a passion for compliance and a drive to contribute to a high-growth fintech organization, we invite you to apply and become a key player in our tax function.