VAT Specialist

About the role

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 3-5 Years Experience in VAT / Indirect Tax, preferably within the Saudi market
• Strong working knowledge of ZATCA regulations and E-Invoicing (Fatoora) requirements
• Professional certification (Recognized Diploma in Taxation) is preferred

Responsibilities

• 1. Prepare and file monthly/quarterly VAT returns in full accordance with ZATCA regulations and deadlines
• 2. Ensure ongoing compliance with the Saudi Arabia VAT Law and its Executive Regulations across all transactions
• 3. Manage E-Invoicing (Fatoora) compliance, including Phase 2 integration requirements with ZATCA
• 4. Review and validate VAT treatment on supplier and customer invoices (standard-rated, zero-rated, and exempt categories)
• 5. Reconcile input and output VAT accounts monthly and promptly resolve discrepancies
• 6. Support external audits and ZATCA VAT inspections by preparing documentation and responding to queries
• 7. Monitor updates to KSA tax legislation and assess the impact of regulatory changes on business operations
• 8. Coordinate with Finance, Procurement, and Commercial teams on VAT clauses in contracts and Withholding Tax (WHT) requirements where applicable

Skills

• VAT
• Indirect Tax
• ZATCA regulations
• E-Invoicing (Fatoora)
• VAT returns
• Saudi Arabia VAT Law
• Phase 2 E-Invoicing
• WHT (Withholding Tax)
• VAT reconciliation
• Tax compliance
• Contract review
• Audits support
• Tax documentation