VAT Specialist

Saudi Services For Electro Mechanic Works Co. SSEM; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Services For Electro Mechanic Works Co. SSEM in Riyadh is seeking a qualified VAT specialist to manage Saudi VAT compliance and E-Invoicing (Fatoora). The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and 3-5 years in VAT/Indirect Tax within the Saudi market.

You will prepare and file VAT returns, review invoices for VAT status, coordinate with Finance and Procurement, support ZATCA audits, and monitor regulatory updates affecting contracts and WHT where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
• 3-5 years of VAT/Indirect Tax experience, preferably in the Saudi market.
• Solid knowledge of ZATCA regulations and E-Invoicing (Fatoora) requirements; professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file monthly/quarterly VAT returns in full accordance with ZATCA regulations and deadlines.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with the Saudi Arabia VAT Law and its Executive Regulations across all transactions.
• Manage E-Invoicing (Fatoora) compliance, including Phase 2 integration requirements with ZATCA.
• Review and validate VAT treatment on supplier and customer invoices (standard-rated, zero-rated, and exempt).
• Reconcile input and output VAT accounts monthly and resolve discrepancies.
• Support external audits and ZATCA VAT inspections with documentation and responses to queries.
• Monitor updates to KSA tax legislation and assess impact on operations.
• Coordinate with Finance, Procurement, and Commercial teams on VAT clauses and WHT where applicable.

Skills

VAT/Indirect Tax

ZATCA regulations

E-Invoicing (Fatoora)

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 3-5 Years Experience in VAT / Indirect Tax, preferably within the Saudi market Strong working knowledge of ZATCA regulations and E-Invoicing (Fatoora) requirements

Professional certification (Recognized Diploma in Taxation) is preferred

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare and file monthly/quarterly VAT returns in full accordance with ZATCA regulations and deadlines

2. Ensure ongoing compliance with the Saudi Arabia VAT Law and its Executive Regulations across all transactions

3. Manage E-Invoicing (Fatoora) compliance, including Phase 2 integration requirements with ZATCA

4. Review and validate VAT treatment on supplier and customer invoices (standard-rated, zero-rated, and exempt categories)

5. Reconcile input and output VAT accounts monthly and promptly resolve discrepancies

6. Support external audits and ZATCA VAT inspections by preparing documentation and responding to queries

7. Monitor updates to KSA tax legislation and assess the impact of regulatory changes on business operations

8. Coordinate with Finance, Procurement, and Commercial teams on VAT clauses in contracts and Withholding Tax (WHT) requirements where applicable