Zakat & Tax Manager; Al

Company Description Ratimah Public Accountants & Auditors Co. is a licensed professional firm under the Saudi Ministry of Commerce and supervised by the Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA), holding license number 905. The firm specializes in audit and accounting services, as well as advisory in Zakat, income tax, and value-added tax across Saudi Arabia. Since its establishment, Ratimah has focused on building a strong professional reputation and delivering high-quality services in multiple sectors.

The team is known for providing smart, tailored solutions to meet diverse client needs and support best practices in financial and tax compliance.

We are seeking a highly experienced Zakat & Tax Manager / Senior Manager to join our team in Al Khobar on a full-time, on-site basis.

The selected candidate will be responsible for managing Zakat and tax engagements, overseeing tax compliance matters, and reviewing Zakat, corporate income tax, withholding tax, and VAT filings to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable Saudi regulations.

The role involves advising clients on complex Zakat and tax matters, interpreting relevant laws and regulations, preparing technical reports and advisory memorandums, and supporting clients during tax assessments, audits, objections, and inquiries from the tax authorities.

The Manager / Senior Manager will also supervise and mentor junior team members, coordinate with internal audit and accounting teams, manage client relationships, ensure timely delivery of engagements, and contribute to the development of the firm’s tax advisory services and internal methodologies.

• Manage and review Zakat, income tax, withholding tax, and VAT compliance engagements.
• Review tax returns, declarations, and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide technical advice to clients on Zakat, tax, and VAT matters in accordance with Saudi regulations.
• Support clients in responding to tax authority inquiries, assessments, audits, and objections.
• Prepare technical tax reports, advisory notes, and client presentations.
• Lead client meetings and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Supervise, coach, and review the work of junior tax team members.
• Coordinate with audit, accounting, and advisory teams on tax-related matters.
• Monitor regulatory updates and ensure proper implementation in client engagements.
• Support the development of internal tax methodologies, templates, and service offerings.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Strong practical experience in Zakat, corporate income tax, withholding tax, and VAT in Saudi Arabia.
• Previous experience in a public accounting firm, tax advisory firm, or professional services environment is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi tax regulations, compliance requirements and tax authority procedures.
• Experience in managing tax assessments, objections, and client communications with the tax authorities.
• Ability to review and prepare technical tax reports and advisory memorandums.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and mentor team members.
• Proficiency in both Arabic and English, written and spoken.
• Professional qualifications such as SOCPA, CPA, CTA or equivalent certifications are an advantage.

• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Experience handling complex Zakat and tax advisory matters.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with accounting, ERP and tax-related software.
• Commercial awareness and ability to provide practical business-oriented tax advice.