Tax Accountant

CDHORIZON Saudi Arabia; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

CDHORIZON Saudi Arabia is seeking a Tax Compliance specialist to lead VAT, WHT, CIT and Zakat filings under Saudi regulations. You will coordinate with finance teams to ensure accurate returns and timely payments while maintaining regulatory records.

The role requires a minimum of five years in tax or accounting, fluent Arabic and strong English, ERP and Excel skills, and a track record in tax consulting or advisory environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant tax or accounting experience.
• Solid knowledge of ZATCA regulations and practical experience in VAT, WHT, CIT, and Zakat compliance.
• A recognized tax-related professional qualification or certification is required.
• Fluent Arabic is mandatory, and proficiency in English as a working language is required, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel, with strong analytical and reconciliation skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle VAT, WHT, CIT, and Zakat filing and compliance under Saudi regulations.
• Prepare tax forecasts, monitor liabilities, identify risks, and propose optimizations.
• Review invoices for ZATCA e-invoicing compliance.
• Identify tax implications in supplier and customer contracts.
• Manage cross-border tax matters including RC mechanism and WHT obligations.
• Reconcile tax returns with accounting records and maintain tax documentation.
• Coordinate periodic tax health checks with the Group Tax Team.
• Assist ZATCA audits and external tax advisor communications.
• Monitor regulatory changes and improve tax processes and controls.

Skills

Arabic language

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

Professional tax qualification (e.g., CPA/ACCA/SOCPA)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Tax Compliance & Filing: Handle the calculation, filing, payment, and compliance management of VAT, WHT, Corporate Income Tax (CIT), and Zakat in accordance with Saudi tax regulations.
• Tax Forecasting & Analysis: Prepare tax forecasts, monitor tax liabilities, identify potential tax risks, and recommend tax optimization measures.
• Invoice Review: Review purchase invoices, sales invoices, and credit notes to ensure compliance with ZATCA regulations and e-invoicing requirements.
• Contract Tax Review: Review supplier and customer contracts to identify tax implications and potential risks, particularly related to VAT and WHT.
• Cross-border Tax Compliance: Handle tax matters related to imports, exports, intercompany transactions, and cross-border services, including Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) and WHT obligations.
• Tax Reconciliation & Documentation: Reconcile tax returns with accounting records, maintain accurate tax documentation, and ensure proper record retention.
• Tax Health Check: Coordinate with the Group Tax Team to conduct periodic tax health checks, prepare supporting documentation, identify compliance gaps, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Tax Audits & External Coordination: Support ZATCA inspections, tax audits, and communications with external tax advisors, including responses to tax inquiries and resolution of tax discrepancies.
• Other Responsibilities: Monitor changes in Saudi tax regulations, improve internal tax processes and controls, and perform other tax-related duties assigned by management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant tax or accounting experience, with hands-on experience in Saudi Arabian taxation required.
• Solid knowledge of ZATCA regulations and practical experience in VAT, WHT, CIT, and Zakat compliance.
• A recognized tax-related professional qualification or certification is required. SOCPA accounting certification is not required.
• Fluent Arabic is mandatory, and proficiency in English as a working language is required, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel, with strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Detail-oriented, with strong tax compliance awareness, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Candidate preferred to have experience in tax consulting firm.