Manager Tax & Compliance

Esports Foundation; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Esports Foundation in Riyadh is looking for a professional in Financial Operations & Accounting to manage VAT obligations and ensure compliance with local tax regulations. The role requires 6+ years of experience in accounting or tax, with hands-on experience in Saudi tax matters.

Key responsibilities include supporting accounting operations, collaborating with teams, and managing compliance with ZATCA. Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic is essential, along with a strong understanding of tax regulations.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in accounting, finance operations, or tax.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on Saudi tax experience (VAT, WHT).
• Prior experience dealing directly with ZATCA.

Responsibilities

• Manage all VAT obligations and filings to ZATCA.
• Support Accounting Manager in accounting operations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data consistency and tax integrity.
• Proactively identify tax risks and escalate issues.

Skills

Understanding of Saudi tax regulations (VAT, WHT, e-Invoicing)

Experience with ERP / financial systems

Analytical ability to assess tax risk

Strong communication skills

Bilingual proficiency in English & Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Taxation or related field

Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CMA)

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle, SAP)

Job description

Overview

Financial Operations & Accounting: Manage all VAT obligations including registration, periodic filings, reconciliations, and payments to ZATCA on time. Handle Withholding Tax (WHT) calculations and filings for all applicable payments to non-residents. Monitor changes in Saudi tax laws and regulations and assess their impact on EWCF operations. Act as the primary contact for ZATCA audits, inquiries, and correspondence. Manage e-invoicing compliance (FATOORAH Phase 2) and ensure systems are aligned with ZATCA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Accounting Manager in day-to-day accounting operations (GL, AP, AR, accruals) from a compliance and controls perspective.
• Review accounting entries and postings to ensure tax treatment is correctly applied (e.g., VAT, WHT).
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring tax-related accruals and provisions are accurately captured.
• Provide guidance on the tax implications of transactions and flag compliance risks to the Accounting Manager and Director Finance.
• Collaborate with the Accounting Manager, Treasury, FP&A, and Procurement to ensure data consistency and tax integrity.
• Prepare and review financial reports, tax schedules, reconciliations, and statutory submissions; ensure adherence to financial controls, approval matrices, and delegations of authority.
• Identify and remediates control gaps related to both finance operations and tax exposure; support preparation of management reporting and board-level financial summaries.
• Drive continuous improvement of finance and tax processes and ERP reporting systems; support and guide junior finance team members in daily operations and tax compliance tasks.
• Act as a finance and tax point of contact for operational stakeholders across business units; escalate risks, issues, or deviations to the Director Finance promptly.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with local regulatory requirements including ZATCA, Ministry of Finance, and SAMA guidelines as applicable.
• Maintain up-to-date finance and tax documentation, procedures, and audit trails.
• Proactively identify tax risks and escalate material issues to the Director Finance.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and legal counsel on complex tax matters and disputes.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, or related field; 6+ years of experience in accounting, finance operations, and/or tax. Minimum 3 years of hands-on Saudi tax experience (VAT, WHT). Prior experience dealing directly with ZATCA.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of Saudi tax regulations (VAT, WHT, e-Invoicing / FATOORAH).
• Deep knowledge of IFRS accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Practical experience with ERP / financial systems (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with ZATCA online portals, e-filing platforms, and e-invoicing systems.
• High attention to detail and strong ownership mindset with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Analytical ability to assess tax risk and articulate implications clearly to management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally across business teams.
• Fluency in English & Arabic required (bilingual proficiency essential for ZATCA correspondence).
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CMA) strongly preferred.
• Tax-specific certification (e.g., ZATCA Accredited Tax Agent, CTA) is a significant advantage.