Tax & Legal Services - Tax - Indirect Tax - Senior Associate - Khobar

PwC - United Arab Emirates; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advisory seeks a Senior Associate to join their Indirect Tax team in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. This role involves delivering high-quality advisory and compliance services on VAT and other tax matters, working closely with clients and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have relevant experience, a solid understanding of KSA tax legislations, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in VAT and/or RETT.
• Solid understanding of KSA VAT and RETT legislations.
• Proven experience in advisory deliverables and contact with clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical VAT and RETT advisory services.
• Conduct tax impact assessments for complex transactions.
• Support drafting clear and concise tax advice.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Indirect Tax

Problem Solving

Education

ACCA

CPA

CTA

Job description

Description

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 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 370,000 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

About the Role

We are looking for high-caliber professionals to join our growing Indirect Tax team in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. This role is based in Khobar and specifically we are searching for senior associates to join our Middle East Indirect Tax Practice – Indirect Taxes for us cover Value Added Tax, Customs Duty, Excise Tax and Real Estate Transaction Tax as well as electronic invoicing.

As a Senior Associate, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality indirect tax advisory and compliance services, while also supporting engagements across the wider GCC region. You will have the opportunity to work on complex and high-impact client matters involving tax planning, advisory, e-invoicing, and disputes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver technical VAT and RETT advisory services to clients across various sectors.
• Support the drafting of clear, concise, and accurate tax advice, memos, and client communications.
• Conduct tax impact assessments for real estate and other complex transactions.
• Work closely with engagement teams to identify indirect tax opportunities and risks.
• Liaise with tax authorities on client matters, including registration, rulings, and responses to queries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, and operations.
• Help mentor junior staff and support knowledge sharing within the team.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in VAT and/or RETT within a consulting firm or an in-house tax/finance function.
• Solid understanding of the KSA VAT and RETT Legislations.
• Proven experience in preparing advisory deliverables, technical memos, and correspondence with clients and authorities.
• Practical exposure to e-invoicing regulations and tax technology is a plus.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal in English; Arabic is a plus).
• Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CTA) or progress toward one is preferred.

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Tax, 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, Self-Awareness, Tax Accounting {+ 12 more}

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

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