Regional Tax Manager, Middle-East

Ant Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Regional Tax Manager in the Middle-East, where you will play a pivotal role in managing tax compliance and advisory for a dynamic international firm. This position offers the opportunity to lead tax matters across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance and strategic tax planning. You will collaborate closely with government authorities and internal teams, driving innovation and efficiency in tax processes. If you are a proactive tax professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for financial strategy, this role is designed for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in tax matters, especially in Saudi Arabia and UAE.
• Tax professional qualifications like CPA, ACCA, or CTA are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage all tax matters for Ant International in the Middle-East region.
• Ensure compliance with local tax legislation, including VAT and CIT.

Skills

Saudi Arabia tax knowledge

UAE tax exposure

Proactive research skills

Attention to detail

Financial industry experience

Education

CPA

ACCA

CTA

Job description

Regional Tax Manager, Middle-East

*This role is open only to Saudi nationals.*

**This role involves hands-on work in obtaining new licenses and may be considered acting CFO for the region.**

Introduction:

Ant International powers the future of global commerce with digital innovation for everyone and every business to thrive. In close collaboration with partners, we support merchants of all sizes worldwide to realize their growth aspirations through a comprehensive range of tech-driven digital payment and financial services solutions.

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 increasing market accessibility for global SMEs.

We operate across four 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, including jurisdictions such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, and other markets entered into by Ant International.

• Tax Compliance, Reporting, and Management:
• Ensure full compliance with local tax legislations for the Middle East, including timely filing of corporate tax, withholding tax, and VAT returns.
• 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 inquiries and manage tax controversies if any.
• Oversee transfer pricing policies, processes, and procedures in collaboration with the Group tax team.

• Tax Advisory and Transaction Support:
• Support product launches by advising on tax implications and proposing solutions to minimize tax costs based on a thorough understanding of business details.
• Manage resolutions with tax authorities, such as leading advanced tax ruling processes if applicable.
• Assist in setting up new entities and advise on tax-efficient structures.
• Review and update tax policies and processes, keeping the business and Group tax team informed of relevant tax issues and legislative changes.

What we're looking for:

While we do not expect candidates to be experts in all local tax requirements across all jurisdictions, we do seek candidates with:

• Knowledge of Saudi Arabia tax and exposure to UAE tax, with 8+ years of experience.
• Proactive research skills to minimize reliance on external tax consultants.
• Attention to detail.
• The ability to work proactively, independently, and be accountable.
• Experience in the financial industry is a plus but not mandatory.
• In-house experience is preferred.
• Tax professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent are advantageous.