Tax Accountant

Unicharm; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a VAT Specialist to oversee comprehensive VAT administration and compliance. In this pivotal role, you will handle all VAT matters, ensuring adherence to regulations while preparing detailed reports and managing audits. You will collaborate with the SAP IT team to integrate upcoming regulations and provide ongoing support to internal stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a company dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all ages through innovative products. If you have a strong background in accounting and VAT, and are looking to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in VAT compliance and reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Handle all VAT matters, ensure compliance, and prepare reports.
• Manage VAT audits and provide support to the UGHI team.

Skills

Computer skills

English language proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To provide comprehensive VAT including and not limited to administering and registration process.
2. Handle all VAT matters of the company, ensure compliance to regulations, prepare all papers on a regular basis and handle all information data requests.
3. To participate as finance representative to integrate any upcoming regulation with SAP. Moreover, coordinate with SAP IT team to solve any related issues.
4. Prepare the monthly reconciliation VAT Report, ensure timely payment, maintain VAT Balances on General Ledger and analyze cross SAP transactions.
5. Advise on all VAT issues related to various transactions to all levels in the company.
6. Prepare VAT planning and assess the impact to UGHI from a finance point of view with obligations according to Saudi Tax regulation.
7. Control technical VAT issues to ensure the reporting is accurate and in line with accounting standards.
8. Complete VAT returns and provide day-to-day advice, support and ensure that the coding structure and posting correctly accounts for VAT and is processed and reviewed correctly.
9. Manage and coordinate VAT Audits.
10. Provide support, exchange knowledge with UGHI team, maintain productive communication and working relationships across UGHI, and update senior team members on VAT progress.
11. Answer, advise and reply to any questions from any of UGHI vendors, customers and contractors related to exemption or grandfathering.
12. Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures, and add, develop or implement best practices.

Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor Degree in Accounting or related.

Experience:
Minimum 6-8 years of experience in a similar position.

Skills:
Very good Computer skills (Microsoft Office and Internet).
Good Command of English Language.
Strong Interpersonal Skills, Team Player.
Very good communication skills.

About The Company:
Unicharm Corporation wishes to provide people of all ages, from baby to the elderly, with products to gently support their minds and bodies to free them from burdens and allow them to fulfill their dreams. Including this desire in our corporate philosophy "NOLA & DOLA" (Necessities of Life with Activities & Dreams of Life with Activities), we offer baby and child care products centering on disposable diapers, feminine sanitary goods such as napkins and tampons, urinary care products for senior citizens, cleaning products such as cleaning sheets, wet tissues, health care products such as three-dimensional face masks and pet care products.