Manager- Direct Tax

Client of Aroma City Group; Medina; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Aroma City Group is seeking a high-caliber Manager Direct Tax to strengthen its tax and advisory practice in Riyadh. The role focuses on leading Zakat, Corporate Tax, and WHT engagements for multi-client portfolios.

The position requires 7+ years in Zakat and Direct Tax within professional services, with strong Arabic/English proficiency and relevant credentials. Riyadh-based, on-site role with exposure to regional regulatory developments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Zakat and Direct Tax experience in professional services or advisory environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• SOCPA/CPA/CTA/ACCA or substantial progress toward one preferred.
• Fluent in both Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee Zakat, Corporate Tax, and WHT compliance and advisory engagements.
• Review and finalize zakat and tax returns calculations, assessments, and client deliverables.
• Provide technical advice on zakat, corporate income tax, and WHT matters, including planning and structuring.
• Manage client relationships and serve as primary contact during engagements.
• Lead, supervise, coach and mentor junior team members to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Support development of client proposals, pitches, and advisory opportunities.
• Monitor changes in Saudi Zakat and tax regulations and advise on impact.

Skills

Zakat compliance

Corporate Tax

WHT

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Tax advisory

Regulatory monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

SOCPA

CPA

CTA

ACCA

Job description

Our client is a leading fast-growing company in the field of consulting amp advisory services actively seeking a high-caliber Manager Direct Tax to strengthen its tax and advisory practice in Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee Zakat Corporate Tax and Withholding Tax WHT compliance and advisory engagements
• Review and finalize Zakat and tax returns calculations assessments reports and client deliverables ensuring full alignment with applicable Saudi regulations
• Provide technical advice to clients on complex Zakat and tax matters including tax planning corporate structuring and compliance considerations
• Manage client relationships and serve as a primary point of contact throughout engagement lifecycles
• Lead supervise coach and mentor junior team members while ensuring assignment delivery is high quality and timely
• Support the development of client proposals business pitches and new advisory opportunities
• Monitor regulatory changes amendments in Saudi Zakat and tax legislation ZATCA rulings guidance and evolving industry best practices

Qualifications amp ExperienceEducation

• Education: Bachelor s degree in Accounting Finance or a related discipline
• Professional Credentials: Professional certification SOCPA CPA CTA ACCA or substantial progress toward one is strongly preferred
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of dedicated Zakat and Direct Tax experience preferably gained within a professional services or advisory environment
• Technical amp Core Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of KSA Zakat Corporate Income Tax and WHT regulations proven experience leading teams and managing multi-client engagements strong analytical problem-solving and client presentation abilities
• Languages: Full professional proficiency in both Arabic and English

Additional Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional Credentials: Professional certification (SOCPA, CPA, CTA, ACCA) or substantial progress toward one is strongly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of dedicated Zakat and Direct Tax experience, preferably gained within a professional services or advisory environment.
• Technical & Core Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of KSA Zakat, Corporate Income Tax, and WHT regulations; proven experience leading teams and managing multi-client engagements; strong analytical, problem-solving, and client presentation abilities.
• Languages: Full professional proficiency in both Arabic and English.