Zakat and Tax Manager

ACCA Careers; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 540,000 - 860,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers seeks a seasoned tax leader to oversee a portfolio of corporate tax, Zakat, and VAT engagements in Saudi Arabia. The role advises the Engagement Partner on complex tax positions, structuring, and risk matters while leading and mentoring multi-disciplinary teams.

The opportunity focuses on directing engagement economics, including budgeting, resourcing, billing, and profitability, plus leading audits, disputes, and negotiations with ZATCA, and driving business development with

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in corporate tax, Zakat, VAT and transfer pricing.
• 2-3 years at manager level.
• Certifications: SOCPA, CPA, CTA, or ACCA.
• Excellent English; Arabic: good.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of complex corporate tax, Zakat, and VAT engagements.
• Advise Engagement Partner on complex tax positions, structuring and risk matters.
• Lead, mentor tax teams across disciplines.
• Direct engagement economics: budgeting, resourcing, billing, profitability.
• Lead complex tax audits, disputes, and negotiations with ZATCA.
• Drive business development: leading proposals and expanding client relationships.
• Partner with the Partner group on strategic initiatives and talent strategy.

Skills

Corporate tax

Zakat

VAT

Transfer pricing

Leadership

Client relationships

Budgeting

Education

SOCPA/CPA/CTA/ACCA certification

Job description

Overseeing a portfolio of complex corporate tax, Zakat, and VAT engagements, ensuring quality, efficiency, and profitability. Acting as key advisor to the Engagement Partner on complex tax positions, structuring, and risk matters. Leading, mentoring, and developing tax teams. Serving as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, including CFOs and Tax Committees. Directing engagement economics, including budgeting, resourcing, billing, and profitability. Leading complex tax audits, disputes, and negotiations with ZATCA on behalf of clients. Driving business development, including leading proposals and expanding existing client relationships. Partnering with the Partner group on strategic initiatives, practice growth, and talent strategy.

Qualifications

Years of experience: 8+ Years in corporate tax, Zakat, VAT and Transfer pricing, including 2-3 years at Manager level. Professional certification: SOCPA, CPA, CTA, or ACCA (required). Deep expertise in Saudi tax, Zakat, VAT, and cross-border tax matters. Demonstrated track record managing complex client portfolios and multi-disciplinary teams. English level – Excellent; Arabic – Good.