Senior Tax Specialist

alfanar; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

alfanar is seeking a tax professional to oversee tax-related activities within the organization in Riyadh. The role involves compliance, reporting, planning, and strategic improvements to minimize liabilities while ensuring regulatory adherence.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance, with strong tax knowledge and analytical skills to interpret regulations and provide actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of tax laws and compliance requirements.
• Experience in tax research, planning, and reporting preferred.
• Ability to interpret regulations and provide actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file corporate tax returns and related filings.
• Conduct tax research to understand regulatory changes.
• Assist in tax planning to optimize liabilities.
• Support audits and coordinate with tax authorities.
• Maintain tax records in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Deliver accurate periodic tax reports and dashboards.
• Identify process improvements to enhance the tax function.
• Ensure quality and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Tax Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance

Job description

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Overseeing tax-related activities within an organization, ensuring compliance with tax laws, and optimizing tax strategies to minimize liabilities.

Key Accountability Areas

Tax Compliance and Reporting:

• Prepare, review, and submit federal, state, and local tax returns in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of tax filings, including income tax, sales tax, property tax, and other relevant taxes.
• Maintain comprehensive tax records and documentation in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Tax Research and Analysis:

• Stay informed on updates to tax laws, regulations, and industry trends.
• Conduct research and analysis to evaluate the implications of new tax legislation and emerging trends.
• Interpret tax regulations and provide actionable recommendations based on current laws.

Tax Planning and Strategy:

• Support the development of tax-efficient strategies aimed at minimizing tax liabilities while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.
• Assist in preparing tax projections and forecasts to inform management decisions and strategic planning.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to optimize tax functions and enhance overall compliance.

Audit Support:

• Assist in managing tax audits by preparing necessary documentation and coordinating with tax authorities as required.

Role Accountability

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.

Delivery:

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

• Solve any related problems arise and escalate any complex operational issues.

Quality:

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment:

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Academic Qualification

Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Finance or Any relevant field