Tax Specialist

About the role

The Tax Specialist will support the Tax Department in ensuring compliance with Saudi tax laws and regulations. You will be responsible for preparing VAT and Zakat filings, maintaining accurate tax records, and providing tax guidance to various business units.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review VAT, Zakat and other tax returns in line with ZATCA requirements.
• Review invoices and transactions to confirm correct tax treatment.
• Assist in tax reconciliations, reporting and month‑end / year‑end tax activities.
• Support tax audits, respond to inquiries and maintain correspondence with tax authorities.
• Maintain comprehensive tax documentation and supporting records.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and evaluate their impact on the business.
• Coordinate with internal departments to resolve tax‑related issues.
• Assist with VAT refund applications and tax compliance projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in taxation, preferably VAT compliance.
• Familiarity with Saudi tax regulations and ZATCA requirements.
• Experience using ERP systems such as Oracle NetSuite or SAP.
• Professional certification (SOCPA, VAT Diploma, CPA, ACCA, etc.) is an advantage.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP platforms (Oracle NetSuite, SAP).