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.