Manager Indirect Tax

Client of Aroma City Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 380,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Aroma City Group seeks an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to lead and oversee client engagements in Riyadh, focusing on VAT, RETT, Excise Tax and related compliance. You will provide expert advisory services, manage delivery timelines and mentor junior staff.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in indirect tax within professional services, strong Arabic and English communication skills, and relevant SOCPA/CTA/ACCA/CPA qualifications. This is a senior leadership role in a growing practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with professional tax qualifications preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of indirect tax experience in professional services, accounting or consulting.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi VAT, RETT, Excise Tax and ZATCA compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee client engagements covering VAT, Excise Tax, RETT and Customs.
• Review and finalize tax returns, technical calculations and client deliverables for compliance.
• Provide specialized technical advice on indirect tax matters including planning and structuring.
• Serve as primary client contact across multiple engagements and ensure delivery expectations.
• Lead, supervise and mentor junior tax professionals to maintain quality and timelines.
• Support business development through proposals and client pitches.
• Monitor regulatory developments from ZATCA and related authorities and apply best practices.

Skills

Saudi VAT

RETT

Excise Tax

ZATCA compliance

Engagement management

Team leadership

Analytical

Arabic & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional tax/accounting qualification (SOCPA/CTA/ACCA/CPA)

Job description

Our client is a fast-growing consulting and advisory firm in Riyadh Saudi Arabia currently expanding its regional tax practice

They are seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to manage client engagements oversee compliance provide technical advisory services and support practice development

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee client engagements covering VAT Excise Tax Real Estate Transaction Tax RETT and Customs
• Review and finalize tax returns technical calculations assessments and client deliverables to ensure compliance with Saudi tax regulations
• Provide specialized technical advice to clients on complex indirect tax matters including tax planning operational structuring and compliance considerations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients managing ongoing relationships and delivery expectations across multiple engagements
• Lead supervise coach and mentor junior tax professionals while maintaining high-quality delivery standards and meeting engagement timelines
• Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals drafting client pitches and identifying new advisory opportunities
• Monitor regulatory developments Zakat Tax and Customs Authority ZATCA circulars legislative amendments and industry best practices

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Recognized professional tax/accounting qualification (e.g., SOCPA, CTA, ACCA, CPA) is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 7+ years of dedicated Indirect Tax experience, ideally within a professional services, accounting, or consulting firm.
• Skills: In-depth technical knowledge of Saudi VAT, RETT, Excise Tax, and ZATCA compliance frameworks.
• Strong engagement management, team leadership, and analytical capabilities.
• Languages: Full professional proficiency in both Arabic and English.