Tax Manager- KSA

Giza Arabia; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax service firm in Riyadh is seeking a skilled Tax Manager to oversee tax planning, ensure compliance with regulations, and collaborate with finance and legal departments. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical skills and a strong ability to manage tax-related inquiries and issues. This role involves continuously updating knowledge on tax laws and advising on their implications for the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in tax planning and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of local tax laws and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle the annual country tax planning.
• Deliver a full range of tax services in compliance with laws.
• Review tax declarations to assess tax implications.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

People management skills

English proficiency

Job description

Responsibilities

• Handle the annual country tax planning.
• Deliver a full range of tax services in compliance with laws and regulations within timeframe.
• Review tax declarations to assess tax implications.
• Provide tax advice and guidance for the company to reasonably avoid tax under the premise of legal compliance and identify and mitigate tax risks.
• Manage the country’s Tax reporting process and review the final tax calculations.
• Manage the company’s tax statements and returns, while reporting budgetary concerns and taxation effects of business decisions.
• Ensure local internal taxes (VAT, Income, Payroll, stamp…etc.) are in compliance with country’s laws and regulations.
• Lead all internal & external tax audit and authorities.
• Manage the preparation of the essential documents required for tax inspection purposes; and review the tax authority’s inspection report to identify and resolve issues raised.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments to management and the tax team and create strategies to capitalize on changes to taxation legislation.
• Manage the settlement of the company’s monthly, quarterly and annual taxes.
• Coordinate with company controllers and other finance staff to gather details for income tax returns.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to ensure our tax strategies and policies are implemented accurately as per national tax compliances.
• Identify, track and report any potential financial risks or issues and working closely with the accounting teams to implement appropriate solutions.
• Collaborate with other departments and teams, such as finance, legal and operations, to ensure alignment and coordination on tax matters.
• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations.
• Analyse customer contracts to assess tax liabilities, including VAT, sales tax, and withholding tax implications.
• Ensure customer contracts align with tax compliance requirements and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Work closely with the legal and sales teams to review tax clauses in customer agreements.
• Advise on the tax impact of contract structures, including revenue recognition and cross-border transactions.

Skills

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent People Management Skills.
• Excellent command of English