VAT Specialist

About the role

Saudi Gold Refinery is seeking a VAT Specialist to manage its Value Added Tax compliance and reporting obligations in Riyadh. The role ensures accurate tax treatment for refining operations, bullion sales and procurement activities in line with ZATCA regulations, while safeguarding the company’s tax position.

Key responsibilities

• VAT Return Filing: Prepare and submit accurate monthly and quarterly VAT returns to ZATCA.
• Input Tax Validation: Validate input tax credit claims against valid tax invoices.
• Sales Tax Analysis: Apply zero‑rating for exports and exempt status for investment gold.
• E‑Invoicing Compliance: Monitor electronic invoice generation to meet ZATCA Phase 2 technical standards.
• Audit Management: Prepare audit files and respond to ZATCA or external auditor inquiries.
• Reconciliation Control: Reconcile the VAT control account with filed returns and bank statements.
• Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies and implement automation or procedural changes.
• Stakeholder Advisory: Advise Procurement and Sales departments on VAT implications.

Required profile

• Proven experience in VAT compliance within Saudi Arabia, particularly with ZATCA regulations.
• Proactive approach to regulatory changes and ability to collaborate with finance and operational teams.

Required skills

• VAT compliance and reporting
• ZATCA VAT regulations
• E‑invoicing (Phase 2) compliance
• General Ledger reconciliation