TAX Specialist

TAX Specialist – Drive Tax Compliance and Strategic Insights for Business Growth

Join our dynamic Tax Department as a **TAX Specialist**, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless tax compliance, mitigating risks, and supporting the organization’s financial integrity. In this challenging yet rewarding position, you will leverage your expertise in VAT, Zakat, and Saudi tax regulations to prepare accurate filings, maintain robust documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize tax efficiency. This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a high-performing organization while advancing your career in taxation within a forward-thinking environment.

As a **TAX Specialist**, your responsibilities will span a broad spectrum of tax-related functions, from compliance and reporting to strategic advisory. You will be instrumental in safeguarding the organization’s financial health by staying ahead of evolving tax laws, ensuring adherence to ZATCA regulations, and providing actionable insights to internal stakeholders. Whether assisting with audits, resolving complex tax inquiries, or supporting month-end and year-end reporting, your work will directly impact the company’s operational excellence and financial stability.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Prepare and Review Tax Filings: Accurately draft, review, and submit VAT and Zakat returns, along with other applicable tax filings, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure Regulatory Adherence: Monitor and enforce compliance with ZATCA regulations and evolving tax laws, assessing their implications on business operations and recommending proactive measures.
• Support Tax Reporting and Reconciliations: Assist in the preparation of tax reconciliations, reports, and financial disclosures, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with accounting standards.
• Manage Tax Audits and Correspondence: Provide expert support during tax audits, inquiries, and communications with tax authorities, resolving issues efficiently and maintaining transparent documentation.
• Maintain Tax Documentation: Organize and preserve comprehensive tax records, invoices, and supporting documentation to facilitate audits, compliance reviews, and future reference.
• Stay Ahead of Tax Trends: Continuously monitor changes in tax legislation and industry best practices, translating insights into actionable strategies for the organization.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Partner with finance, accounting, and operational teams to resolve tax-related challenges, ensuring alignment between tax policies and business objectives.
• Support VAT Refunds and Compliance Projects: Lead initiatives related to VAT refund applications and tax compliance projects, driving efficiency and reducing administrative burdens.
• Facilitate Month-End and Year-End Processes: Play a critical role in month-end and year-end tax reporting activities, ensuring timely and precise submissions to meet regulatory deadlines.

Qualifications and Experience

To excel in this role, you will bring a strong foundation in taxation, coupled with a passion for compliance and continuous learning. Ideal candidates will possess:

• A **Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field**, providing a solid academic foundation for tax-related responsibilities.
• **3–5 years of hands-on experience in taxation**, with a preference for specialization in **VAT compliance**, demonstrating your ability to navigate complex tax landscapes.
• **Familiarity with Saudi tax regulations and ZATCA requirements**, ensuring you can effectively support the organization’s local and regional tax obligations.
• **Professional certifications** (such as SOCPA, VAT Diploma, DipIFR, CPA, or ACCA) are highly advantageous, showcasing your commitment to excellence in the field.
• **ERP system proficiency**, particularly with platforms like **Oracle NetSuite or SAP**, enabling you to efficiently manage tax data and integrate with broader financial systems.

Skills and Attributes

Your success in this role will be driven by a blend of technical expertise and soft skills. We seek a **TAX Specialist** who:

• Possesses **deep knowledge of Saudi VAT regulations**, ensuring precision in filings and reporting.
• Exhibits **strong analytical and problem-solving skills**, allowing you to identify discrepancies, assess risks, and propose data-driven solutions.
• Demonstrates **exceptional attention to detail**, a non-negotiable trait for maintaining accuracy in tax-related documentation.
• Communicates **effectively**, both verbally and in writing, bridging gaps between technical tax requirements and business needs.
• Thrives in an **independent yet collaborative environment**, managing multiple deadlines while fostering cross-functional partnerships.
• Is proficient in **Microsoft Excel** and ERP systems, enabling you to analyze data, generate reports, and streamline tax processes.
• Commands a **strong command of written and spoken English**, facilitating clear and professional interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

If you are a detail-oriented, proactive professional with a passion for taxation and a commitment to driving compliance excellence, we invite you to join our team. Help us shape a future where tax strategy aligns seamlessly with business growth, and contribute to an environment where integrity and innovation go hand in hand.