Regional Tax Manager (Middle-East)

WorldFirst; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital services provider is seeking a Tax Manager for their operations in the Middle East. The role involves ensuring compliance with local tax legislations, managing relationships with tax authorities, and advising on business transactions' tax implications. Candidates should have over 8 years of tax experience, especially in Saudi Arabia, and possess strong research skills. A proactive and independent work approach is essential. This position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in tax matters.
• Exposure to UAE tax is a plus.
• Experience in financial industry is not mandatory but beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local tax legislations in the Middle East.
• Manage month-end closing process and tax inquiries.
• Advise on tax implications of business transactions.

Skills

Knowledge of Saudi Arabia tax

Research skills

Attention to detail

Proactive working

Education

Qualified Tax professional – CPA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent

Job description

Description

Position at Ant Group Ant International strives to become the most trusted digital services connector to achieve sustainable growth of global commerce. With a focus on Travel, Trade, Technology, and Talent, Ant International is committed to enhancing the digital mindset and capacities of businesses worldwide. Through fostering collaborative efforts with partners, we are driving responsible innovation and increase market accessibility for global SMEs. We do so across our 4 key businesses: Alipay+, Antom, WorldFirst and ANEXT Bank.

What you’ll do: You will be responsible for all tax matters of Ant International in the Middle-East Region. Jurisdictions covered include Saudi Arabia, UAE and other markets that Ant International enter into.

Tax Compliance, Reporting and Management

• Ensure full compliance with local tax legislations for the Middle East region, including timely filing of corporate tax, withholding tax, and VAT returns, etc.
• Manage the month-end closing process, including monthly CIT provision and transfer pricing calculation.
• Manage relationships with Government authorities and external tax advisors; Handle tax enquiry from tax authorities and manage tax controversy, if any.
• Manage transfer pricing policy, processes, and procedures in collaboration with the Group tax team.

Tax Advisory and Transaction Support

• Support on product launch - Advise on tax implications of business transactions and propose solutions to minimize tax costs, based on in-depth understanding of the business details.
• Manage resolutions with tax authorities, leading advanced tax ruling process, if applicable.
• Support on the set‑up of new entities; advise on tax efficient structure.
• Review and update tax policies and processes, keeping the business and Group tax team informed of tax issues and legislative changes.

What we’re looking for: We do not expect candidates to be an expert in all the local tax requirements of all the jurisdictions that Ant International operates in Middle-East. However, we do expect the candidate to have:

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Saudi Arabia tax and exposure to UAE tax, with 8+ years’ experience.
• Self-learner. Willing to research topics proactively to minimize the use of external tax consultants.
• Hands-on; Willing to look into details.
• Able to work proactively and independently and be accountable.
• Experience in financial industry is not mandatory but good to have.
• Previous experience working in-house is preferred.
• Qualified Tax professional – CPA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent is advantageous.