Tax & Legal Services - Tax - Indirect Tax - Manager - Riyadh

PwC Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Indirect Tax Manager to join their dynamic team in Riyadh. This role offers the chance to leverage your expertise in GCC VAT and advisory services to help clients navigate complex tax regulations. You will manage client portfolios, develop project strategies, and lead a team while utilizing advanced tax tools to optimize compliance and cash flow. With a focus on professional growth and collaboration, this position provides an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the tax landscape of the region. If you have a passion for tax services and a track record of success, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience at a Big 4 advisory firm with GCC VAT expertise.
• Ability to manage client portfolios and complex advisory matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of indirect tax compliance clients and support business development.
• Train and supervise team members while delivering high-quality projects.

Skills

GCC VAT Experience

Client Portfolio Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Business Development

Problem Solving

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Education

Professional Qualification (GCC VAT Diploma / SOCPA VAT diploma)

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PwC ITX Tool

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Tax & Legal Services - Tax - Indirect Tax - Manager - Riyadh

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 8,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 328,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.

Indirect Tax - Manager:

A career in our Indirect Tax practice as a manager will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet and manage their tax obligations across unique but ever-changing tax specialties. You’ll advise clients and support them on their indirect tax compliance affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing dispute resolution, and global enterprise tax solutions. Our team helps our clients optimize cash flow and reduce risk by managing challenges related to indirect taxes. You’ll support our clients with all aspects of indirect taxation compliance requirements as well as onboarding them on the PwC indirect tax tool.

Responsibilities

• Proactively assist in the management of a portfolio of indirect tax compliance clients, while reporting to Directors and above.
• Be involved in the financial management of clients (i.e. risk, invoicing, collection etc).
• Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients, focusing on priority clients.
• Develop project strategies to solve complex technical challenges for our clients.
• Support the team on onboarding the clients to the PwC ITX tool.
• Be actively involved in the deployment of the ITX tool while demonstrating its value proposition to existing and prospective clients.
• Shape and deliver projects to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients and our own quality criteria.
• Train, coach, and supervise team members.
• Continue to develop internal relationships and develop your PwC brand.

Requirements for the role:

• Previous work experience as a Manager at a Big 4 advisory firm (6+ years experience).
• Experience of GCC VAT (including VAT implementation).
• Professional Qualification preferable - GCC VAT Diploma / SOCPA VAT diploma.
• Experience of supporting clients with complex advisory matters (including RETT).
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other lines of service.
• Ability to manage the client portfolio and day-to-day queries of the clients.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft family products.
• Experience of preparing and managing client proposals.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience of VAT compliance while using the digital tool is highly preferable.

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Tax, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Corporate Tax Planning, Creativity, Customs Brokerage, Customs Regulations, Customs Tariffs, Customs Valuation, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Indirect Tax, Indirect Tax Controversies, Input Value Added Tax (VAT), Intellectual Curiosity, International Taxation, Learning Agility, Optimism, Professional Courage.

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

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