Assistant Manager - Taxation

1. VAT Compliance & Regulatory Filings

 Prepare, review, and submit VAT returns and related filings across GCC countries.

 Ensure timely VAT registrations, deregistrations, and ongoing compliance with local tax regulations.

 Maintain accurate VAT records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for audits and inspections.

 Monitor VAT obligations and ensure adherence to statutory timelines and reporting requirements.

2. Indirect Tax Advisory & Business Support

 Provide VAT guidance to business units on transactions, pricing, contracts, and new initiatives.

 Review customer and supplier agreements from an indirect tax perspective.

 Assess VAT implications of cross-border transactions and intercompany arrangements.

 Support implementation of tax-efficient processes while ensuring full regulatory compliance.

3. Audit, Authority Liaison & Risk Management

 Coordinate responses to VAT audits, assessments, and tax authority inquiries.

 Liaise with external consultants, auditors, and regulatory bodies on indirect tax matters.

 Prepare reconciliations, explanations, and documentation required for tax reviews.

 Identify VAT risks and support corrective and preventive action plans.

4. Process Improvement, Systems & Controls

 Review and strengthen indirect tax controls and compliance procedures.

 Support ERP and finance system enhancements related to VAT configuration and reporting.

 Assist in automation and digital initiatives within the tax function.

 Track changes in GCC VAT regulations and support implementation of regulatory updates.

Qualifications & Skills

 Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Taxation, or related field.

 Professional qualification such as Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred; ACCA / CPA / CMA is an advantage.

 Minimum 5 years of experience in indirect taxation with strong hands-on exposure to GCC VAT.

 Experience working in a multinational company, tax consultancy, Big 4 firm, or large corporate environment preferred.

 Strong understanding of GCC VAT legislation and indirect tax principles.

 Excellent analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.

 Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.

 Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

 Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or tax platforms.