Zakat, VAT & WHT Compliance Lead (ZATCA/ERP)

Duncan & Ross Consulting; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross Consulting seeks an experienced Tax & Zakat Specialist in Riyadh to own ZATCA-facing procedures, lead the VAT and WHT controls, and coordinate with external auditors. You will develop record-keeping, validation rules, and lodge objections as needed.

The role requires 7+ years in KSA zakat, VAT, and WHT, with ERP/Excel proficiency and strong regulatory knowledge. Arabic language is a plus; Big 4 background preferred. Division: Technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance required.
• 7+ years in KSA zakat, VAT and WHT including ZATCA assessments and objections.
• Working knowledge of zakat regulations, VAT implementing regulations and WHT rules.
• Comfortable working with ERP data and Excel models alongside a systems lead.
• Preferred: Big 4 indirect tax or zakat background; Arabic skills beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Write procedures for handling ZATCA queries, managing zakat and tax assessments, and filing objections and appeals for future years.
• Set up the record-keeping framework for expenses, assets and payments so evidence is retrievable during assessments.
• Define the VAT/WHT validation rules, control points and thresholds that Role 1 builds into the toolkit.
• Review monthly VAT and WHT returns using the toolkit; investigate and clear exceptions before filing.
• Prepare the zakat base computation and supporting schedules; reconcile to the ERP output.
• Act as liaison with ZATCA and external auditors during reviews and inspections.
• Update internal tax policies and train finance staff on the new controls.

Skills

ZATCA knowledge

Tax compliance

ERP data analysis

Excel modeling

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CPA/ACCA/CA/SOCPA

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Duncan & Ross Consulting seeks an experienced Tax & Zakat Specialist in Riyadh to own ZATCA-facing procedures, lead the VAT and WHT controls, and coordinate with external auditors. You will develop record-keeping, validation rules, and lodge objections as needed.

The role requires 7+ years in KSA zakat, VAT, and WHT, with ERP/Excel proficiency and strong regulatory knowledge. Arabic language is a plus; Big 4 background preferred. Division: Technology.