Tax Executive

Tax Executive

Job Description – Tax Executive

The Tax Specialist is responsible for comprehensive tax compliance, tax planning, and advisory support across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other expansion markets. This role ensures full compliance with local tax regulations, supports new country set-ups, and provides tax‑efficient solutions to business initiatives including e‑commerce operations, marketplace invoicing, and e‑invoicing system requirements.

• Prepare, review, and submit VAT returns (FTA & ZATCA) for UAE and KSA.
• Ensure accurate VAT documentation and timely reconciliations.
• Monitor VAT regulation updates and assess business impact.
• Manage VAT audits and provide required documentation.

• Handle corporate income tax filings, calculations, documentation, and annual submissions.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Corporate Tax Law and KSA corporate tax rules.
• Support audit queries, tax provisions, and deferred tax calculations.

• Develop tax‑efficient strategies for business operations, new market entry, new business models, and restructuring.
• Conduct tax risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures.
• Analyze cross‑border transactions, transfer pricing exposure, and regional tax impact.
• Evaluate tax implications of contracts, commercial deals, supply chain flows, and pricing structures.
• Provide tax insights for expansions into new GCC or international markets.

• Lead VAT/Tax Registration (TRN) for newly incorporated entities and newly entered countries or regions.
• Prepare required documentation, system setups, and coordinate with tax authorities.
• Ensure timely onboarding and activation of TRN certificates in ERP and e‑invoicing systems.

• Provide timely tax consultation to internal departments, offering guidance on UAE & KSA tax regulations, compliance obligations, and regulatory updates.
• Support tax planning for new business models, market expansion, restructuring, and cross‑border transactions.
• Review and issue marketplace tax invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Handle VAT treatments for promotions, discounts, intercompany transactions, imports/exports, logistics flows, and operational changes.

Assist in developing and implementing finance‑related SOPs, internal control processes, and compliance documentation to support strong financial governance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Mandarin speaking is a plus.
• 2-4 years of tax experience, ideally in UAE/KSA tax environment.
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT, KSA VAT, UAE Corporate Tax, and related regulations.
• Experience with e‑invoicing systems and marketplace platforms (e.g., Amazon) is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to interpret tax laws.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/ZOHO preferred).
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, cross‑border environment.