Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Specialist to manage and support tax-related activities while ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws, regulations, and company policies in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on tax compliance, reporting, research, analysis, planning, and audit support.
The successful candidate will maintain accurate tax records, monitor regulatory changes, identify tax-related risks, and support tax-efficient processes while ensuring all statutory requirements are met.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Compliance and Reporting
- Prepare, review, and coordinate the timely submission of applicable tax returns and statutory filings.
- Ensure tax calculations, supporting schedules, and documentation are accurate and complete.
- Maintain organized tax records in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
- Monitor tax filing deadlines and ensure compliance with applicable tax obligations.
- Review tax data and financial information to identify discrepancies and potential compliance issues.
Tax Research and Analysis
- Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, guidelines, and relevant industry developments.
- Research new and amended tax requirements and assess their potential impact on business operations.
- Analyze tax regulations and provide clear recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
- Support the interpretation and application of tax rules to business transactions and financial activities.
Tax Planning and Strategy
- Support the development and implementation of tax-efficient strategies while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
- Assist with tax forecasts, projections, and related financial analysis.
- Identify opportunities to improve tax processes and reduce compliance risks.
- Recommend improvements to tax procedures, controls, and reporting processes.
- Support management with tax-related information for business and financial planning.
Tax Audit Support
- Support internal and external tax audits by preparing relevant records and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate the collection of information required for tax authority inquiries and audits.
- Review audit requests and ensure accurate and timely responses.
- Maintain proper documentation to substantiate tax positions and reported amounts.
Role Accountabilities
Professional Development
- Maintain and develop current technical and professional knowledge related to taxation, accounting, and finance.
- Stay updated on relevant regulatory and industry developments.
- Strengthen technical and analytical skills through continuous learning.
Delivery and Performance
- Complete assigned tax activities according to approved schedules and business requirements.
- Use available resources efficiently to meet quality, cost, and time objectives.
- Prepare periodic reports covering completed activities, pending tasks, deviations, and key tax matters.
Problem Solving
- Identify and resolve tax-related issues within the scope of responsibility.
- Investigate discrepancies and compliance concerns and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
- Escalate complex tax matters to management or relevant specialists when required.
Quality
- Maintain high standards of accuracy and completeness across tax calculations, filings, records, and reports.
- Follow appropriate quality-control procedures for tax-related activities.
- Ensure tax documentation meets applicable regulatory and company requirements.
Business Process Improvement
- Review tax processes and identify opportunities for greater efficiency and automation.
- Support the development and implementation of clear tax policies, procedures, controls, and work instructions.
- Contribute to improvements in tax reporting, documentation, and compliance processes.
Compliance
- Follow applicable tax laws, regulations, company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
- Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling financial and tax information.
- Support the organization in meeting all relevant statutory tax requirements.
Health, Safety, and Environment
- Follow applicable health, safety, quality, and environmental policies and procedures within the assigned area of responsibility.
- Support compliance with organizational standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
Work Experience
- 4 to 6 years of relevant professional experience in taxation, accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Experience in tax compliance, tax analysis, corporate taxation, and audit support is preferred.
Technical and Functional Competencies
- Tax compliance and reporting
- Tax research and analysis
- Corporate taxation
- Tax planning and forecasting
- Tax audit support
- Audit substantiation and documentation
- Tax risk assessment
- Financial and tax analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Tax reporting and record management
- Process improvement and automation
Job Location
Saudi Arabia
Job Position
Senior Tax Specialist