293 Compliance jobs in Saudi Arabia

Title: Chief Compliance OfficerLocation: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About the ClientOur client, a progressive banking institution, is seeking a Chief Compliance Officer to join their team. This pivotal role will oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive compliance strategies, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies across the organization.

Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain a robust bank-wide compliance program (policies, procedures, controls)Conduct risk assessments and internal audits to identify and mitigate regulatory and operational risksInvestigate compliance breaches, enforce corrective actions, and verify resolutionServe as the primary contact for regulatory examinations and inquiriesReport compliance status and risk exposure to senior management and the BoardDeliver comprehensive compliance training across the organizationCollaborate with legal, risk, audit, and operations to embed compliance into business processesMonitor regulatory developments (AML, GDPR, local banking laws) and update frameworks accordinglyOversee vendor and third-party compliance through due diligence and ongoing oversight

Requirements12-15 years in banking compliance or regulatory roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership positionDeep knowledge of SAMA regulationsProven track record building or enhancing compliance programs (risk assessments, monitoring, reporting)Experience interfacing with regulators and managing audits or examinationsStrong analytical, strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder engagement skillsProfessional certifications desirable: CCEP, CRCM, CAMS, or equivalentFamiliarity with compliance systems, GRC tools, and data analyticsHigh ethical standards with a strong commitment to compliance culture

Description

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 8,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 328,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

Job Description & Summary

The Firm Tax team is a part of the PwC Middle East Group’s OneFinance function. The team supports on all levels of the firm’s tax activity and is organized into three (3) subfunctions: Compliance & Audit; Governance & Risk; and Legal & Tax Advisory. This role is intended to support the Compliance & Audit subfunction.

The ME Firm Tax Compliance & Audit Senior Associate’s role is for a tax accountant who is responsible for handling tax activities for the PwC ME Group entities under the supervision of the ME Firm Tax Compliance & Audit (Subfunction) Lead and working together with the wider Firm Tax team as well as finance tax specialists across the ME region.

The main focus of the tax accountant is to support the Compliance & Audit subfunction in all tax compliance and audit related matters for the region. This includes optimising PwC’s tax position, minimising tax leakage, managing tax risks, and understanding the tax implications of cross border transactions and the business operating model.

Specifically, this will require data collection, validation and preparation of various tax compliance and reporting requirements across the region. Activities and responsibility will include: preparation of corporate income tax, withholding tax (WHT) and value added tax (VAT) returns; preparation of responses to tax authority audits and inquiries; responding to tax related questions posed by other internal firm services (IFS) functions as well as, at times, client facing (Line of Service (LoS)) teams on tax issues encountered in their day to day operations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Compliance

• Prepare corporate income tax returns for the PwC ME Group entities for review by the Firm Tax Compliance & Audit (subfunction) Lead, ensuring submission deadlines are adhered to.
• Prepare WHT returns for the PwC ME Group entities for review by the Firm Tax Compliance & Audit (subfunction) Lead, ensuring submission deadlines are adhered to.
• Prepare VAT returns for the PwC ME Group entities for review by the Firm Tax Compliance & Audit (subfunction) Lead, ensuring submission deadlines are adhered to.
• Reconcile tax to statutory accounts.
• Reconcile and validate accounts and accounting entries as required (including payroll taxes, customs and excise duties, stamp duty, etc).
• Deliver internal analysis/reports to Firm Tax Compliance & Audit (subfunction) Lead, flagging key risks, exposures etc., as well as tax opportunities.
• Works with the wider Firm Tax team and local Tax LoS Specialists to understand tax laws and regulations in various jurisdictions within the Middle East.
• Responsible for guiding transactions within the wider OneFinance team to optimise the management of tax liabilities.

Audit

• Provide inputs for all tax audits conducted by Firm Tax/Global Team/External Auditors.

Other

• Organize and conduct special analysis as required.
• Assist with effective tax training and appropriate support for the business.
• Consolidate, analyse and challenge tax report inputs from LoS/local teams/other finance teams as appropriate.
• Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and solve complex tax challenges.
• Refine tax policy and procedure documentation and ensure proper implementation and adherence across the ME Group.
• Develop strong working relationships and interface with all stakeholders across the ME Group.
• Be actively involved in and a positive influence on team recruiting, development, training and retention.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Law or a related field required.
• Certified Tax Accountant, Certified Practicing Accountant or similar.

Language

• Bi-lingual English/Arabic. Fluency in written and spoken English & Arabic.

Overall Experience

• 2-4 years of tax experience.
• Previous experience with corporate tax, withholding tax, VAT and payroll is required.
• An understanding of other taxes would be an advantage.

Specific Experience

• Must have tax corporate income tax accounting and compliance experience.
• Experience in the Professional Services industry in a top tier (Big 4) firm would be an advantage.

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of general/international accounting standards and practices.
• High level of analytical and quantitative ability required to perform complex financial and transactional tax and accounting functions and ad hoc reporting functions, including proficiency with computer based modelling and analytic techniques.
• Ability to adhere to procedures, controls and policies for functional areas of responsibility.
• Organization, thoroughness, eye for detail, time management skills and proactivity required.
• Excellent people management skills required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required to effectively work with professional resources in accounting areas.
• Ethical conduct.

Required Skills

• Audits Compliance, Income Taxation, Income Tax Return, Tax Withholding, VAT Returns

Optional Skills

• Accepting Feedback, Accounting Practices, Active Listening, Communication, Corporate Tax Planning, Drafting Tax Documents, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Audit, Financial Review, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Monitoring and Analyzing Financial Trends, Optimism, Preparing Tax Documents, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance Consulting, Regulatory Submissions Filing, Tax Accounting, Tax Auditing, Tax Compliance, Tax Credit, Tax Preparation

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

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Saudi Arabia
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Title: Chief Compliance OfficerLocation: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
About the ClientOur client, a progressive banking institution, is seeking a Chief Compliance Officer to join their team. This pivotal role will oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive compliance strategies, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies across the organization.
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain a robust bank-wide compliance program (policies, procedures, controls)Conduct risk assessments and internal audits to identify and mitigate regulatory and operational risksInvestigate compliance breaches, enforce corrective actions, and verify resolutionServe as the primary contact for regulatory examinations and inquiriesReport compliance status and risk exposure to senior management and the BoardDeliver comprehensive compliance training across the organizationCollaborate with legal, risk, audit, and operations to embed compliance into business processesMonitor regulatory developments (AML, GDPR, local banking laws) and update frameworks accordinglyOversee vendor and third-party compliance through due diligence and ongoing oversight
Requirements12-15 years in banking compliance or regulatory roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership positionDeep knowledge of SAMA regulationsProven track record building or enhancing compliance programs (risk assessments, monitoring, reporting)Experience interfacing with regulators and managing audits or examinationsStrong analytical, strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder engagement skillsProfessional certifications desirable: CCEP, CRCM, CAMS, or equivalentFamiliarity with compliance systems, GRC tools, and data analyticsHigh ethical standards with a strong commitment to compliance culture

Company Industry

• Consulting
• Management Consulting
• Advisory Services

Department / Functional Area

• Finance
• Treasury

Keywords

• Chief Compliance Officer

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Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS – Finance

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Firm Tax team is a part of the PwC Middle East Group’s OneFinance function. The team supports on all levels of the firm’s tax activity and is organized into three (3) subfunctions: Compliance & Audit; Governance & Risk; and Legal & Tax Advisory. This role is intended to support the Compliance & Audit subfunction.

The ME Firm Tax Compliance & Audit Senior Associate’s role is for a tax accountant who is responsible for handling tax activities for the PwC ME Group entities under the supervision of the ME Firm Tax Compliance & Audit (Subfunction) Lead and working together with the wider Firm Tax team as well as finance tax specialists across the ME region.

The main focus of the tax accountant is to support the Compliance & Audit subfunction in all tax compliance and audit related matters for the region. This includes optimising PwC’s tax position, minimising tax leakage, managing tax risks, and understanding the tax implications of cross border transactions and the business operating model.

Specifically, this will require data collection, validation and preparation of various tax compliance and reporting requirements across the region. Activities and responsibility will include: preparation of corporate income tax, withholding tax (WHT) and value added tax (VAT) returns; preparation of responses to tax authority audits and inquiries; responding to tax related questions posed by other internal firm services (IFS) functions as well as, at times, client facing (Line of Service (LoS)) teams on tax issues encountered in their day to day operations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Compliance

• Prepare corporate income tax returns for the PwC ME Group entities for review by the Firm Tax Compliance & Audit (subfunction) Lead, ensuring submission deadlines are adhered to.

• Prepare WHT returns for the PwC ME Group entities for review by the Firm Tax Compliance & Audit (subfunction) Lead, ensuring submission deadlines are adhered to.

• Prepare VAT returns for the PwC ME Group entities for review by the Firm Tax Compliance & Audit (subfunction) Lead, ensuring submission deadlines are adhered to.

• Reconcile tax to statutory accounts.

• Reconcile and validate accounts and accounting entries as required (including payroll taxes, customs and excise duties, stamp duty, etc).

• Deliver internal analysis/reports to Firm Tax Compliance & Audit (subfunction) Lead, flagging key risks, exposures etc., as well as tax opportunities.

• Works with the wider Firm Tax team and local Tax LoS Specialists to understand tax laws and regulations in various jurisdictions within the Middle East.

• Responsible for guiding transactions within the wider OneFinance team to optimise the management of tax liabilities.

Audit

• Provide inputs for all tax audits conducted by Firm Tax/Global Team/External Auditors.

Other

• Organize and conduct special analysis as required.

• Assist with effective tax training and appropriate support for the business.

• Consolidate, analyse and challenge tax report inputs from LoS/local teams/other finance teams as appropriate.

• Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and solve complex tax challenges.

• Refine tax policy and procedure documentation and ensure proper implementation and adherence across the ME Group.

• Develop strong working relationships and interface with all stakeholders across the ME Group.

• Be actively involved in and a positive influence on team recruiting, development, training and retention.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Law or a related field required.

• Certified Tax Accountant, Certified Practicing Accountant or similar.

Language

• Bi-lingual English/Arabic. Fluency in written and spoken English & Arabic.

Overall Experience

• 2- 4 years of tax experience.

• Previous experience with corporate tax, withholding tax, VAT and payroll is required.

• An understanding of other taxes would be an advantage.

Specific Experience

• Must have tax corporate income tax accounting and compliance experience.

• Experience in the Professional Services industry in a top tier (Big 4) firm would be an advantage.

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of general/international accounting standards and practices.

• High level of analytical and quantitative ability required to perform complex financial and transactional tax and accounting functions and ad hoc reporting functions, including proficiency with computer based modelling and analytic techniques.

• Ability to adhere to procedures, controls and policies for functional areas of responsibility.

• Organization, thoroughness, eye for detail, time management skills and proactivity required.

• Excellent people management skills required.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills required to effectively work with professional resources in accounting areas.

• Ethical conduct.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Audits Compliance, Income Taxation, Income Tax Return, Tax Withholding, VAT Returns

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Practices, Active Listening, Communication, Corporate Tax Planning, Drafting Tax Documents, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Audit, Financial Review, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Monitoring and Analyzing Financial Trends, Optimism, Preparing Tax Documents, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance Consulting, Regulatory Submissions Filing, Tax Accounting, Tax Auditing, Tax Compliance, Tax Credit, Tax Preparation {+ 4 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

Tagged as: Internal Firm Services

Description

Job Description & Summary

The Firm Tax team is a part of the PwC Middle East Group’s OneFinance function. The team supports on all levels of the firm’s tax activity and is organized into three (3) subfunctions: Compliance & Audit; Governance & Risk; and Legal & Tax Advisory. This role is intended to support the Compliance & Audit subfunction.

The ME Firm Tax Compliance & Audit Senior Associate’s role is for a tax accountant who is responsible for handling tax activities for the PwC ME Group entities under the supervision of the ME Firm Tax Compliance & Audit (Subfunction) Lead and working together with the wider Firm Tax team as well as finance tax specialists across the ME region.

The main focus of the tax accountant is to support the Compliance & Audit subfunction in all tax compliance and audit related matters for the region. This includes optimising PwC’s tax position, minimising tax leakage, managing tax risks, and understanding the tax implications of cross border transactions and the business operating model.

Specifically, this will require data collection, validation and preparation of various tax compliance and reporting requirements across the region. Activities and responsibility will include: preparation of corporate income tax, withholding tax (WHT) and value added tax (VAT) returns; preparation of responses to tax authority audits and inquiries; responding to tax related questions posed by other internal firm services (IFS) functions as well as, at times, client facing (Line of Service (LoS)) teams on tax issues encountered in their day to day operations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Compliance

• Prepare corporate income tax returns for the PwC ME Group entities for review by the Firm Tax Compliance & Audit (subfunction) Lead, ensuring submission deadlines are adhered to.
• Prepare WHT returns for the PwC ME Group entities for review by the Firm Tax Compliance & Audit (subfunction) Lead, ensuring submission deadlines are adhered to.
• Prepare VAT returns for the PwC ME Group entities for review by the Firm Tax Compliance & Audit (subfunction) Lead, ensuring submission deadlines are adhered to.
• Reconcile tax to statutory accounts.
• Reconcile and validate accounts and accounting entries as required (including payroll taxes, customs and excise duties, stamp duty, etc).
• Deliver internal analysis/reports to Firm Tax Compliance & Audit (subfunction) Lead, flagging key risks, exposures etc., as well as tax opportunities.
• Works with the wider Firm Tax team and local Tax LoS Specialists to understand tax laws and regulations in various jurisdictions within the Middle East.
• Responsible for guiding transactions within the wider OneFinance team to optimise the management of tax liabilities.

Audit

• Provide inputs for all tax audits conducted by Firm Tax/Global Team/External Auditors.

Other

• Organize and conduct special analysis as required.
• Assist with effective tax training and appropriate support for the business.
• Consolidate, analyse and challenge tax report inputs from LoS/local teams/other finance teams as appropriate.
• Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and solve complex tax challenges.
• Refine tax policy and procedure documentation and ensure proper implementation and adherence across the ME Group.
• Develop strong working relationships and interface with all stakeholders across the ME Group.
• Be actively involved in and a positive influence on team recruiting, development, training and retention.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Law or a related field required.
• Certified Tax Accountant, Certified Practicing Accountant or similar.

Language

• Bi-lingual English/Arabic. Fluency in written and spoken English & Arabic.

Overall Experience

• 2- 4 years of tax experience.
• Previous experience with corporate tax, withholding tax, VAT and payroll is required.
• An understanding of other taxes would be an advantage.

Specific Experience

• Must have tax corporate income tax accounting and compliance experience.
• Experience in the Professional Services industry in a top tier (Big 4) firm would be an advantage.

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of general/international accounting standards and practices.
• High level of analytical and quantitative ability required to perform complex financial and transactional tax and accounting functions and ad hoc reporting functions, including proficiency with computer based modelling and analytic techniques.
• Ability to adhere to procedures, controls and policies for functional areas of responsibility.
• Organization, thoroughness, eye for detail, time management skills and proactivity required.
• Excellent people management skills required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required to effectively work with professional resources in accounting areas.
• Ethical conduct.

Required Skills

• Audits Compliance, Income Taxation, Income Tax Return, Tax Withholding, VAT Returns

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Practices, Active Listening, Communication, Corporate Tax Planning, Drafting Tax Documents, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Audit, Financial Review, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Monitoring and Analyzing Financial Trends, Optimism, Preparing Tax Documents, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance Consulting, Regulatory Submissions Filing, Tax Accounting, Tax Auditing, Tax Compliance, Tax Credit, Tax Preparation {+ 4 more}

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

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Mission:
The Compliance Officer will ensure the financial transactions, business activities and general operations adhere to the principles of Shariah law, including compliance oversight, policy development, auditing and risk management, stakeholder communication and ethical advocacy.

Key Performance Indicators:
• The % of the organization's assets that comply with Sharia principles, including investments, financing activities, and other financial instruments that align with Islamic finance guidelines.
• The amount of time taken to obtain approval from authorities for new financial products, contracts, or business activities.
• Drafting, implementing and training of business operations procedures for new staff within 60 days of onboarding.
• The # of findings from compliance audits or assessments and the % time taken to remediate any issues identified.
• The accuracy and timeliness of regulatory reports submitted by the organization.

Responsibilities:
• Ensures that the organization complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards applicable to its operations including AML, KYC requirements
• Acts as primary liaison between the organization and regulatory authorities, industry associations, and other external stakeholders.
• Scrutinizes contracts, agreements, and business practices to ensure they are free from interest (riba), uncertainty (gharar), speculation (maisir), and unethical investments.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures that align with Shariah principles and regulatory requirements. This will involve creating guidelines for permissible investments, ethical business practices, and customer interactions that adhere to Islamic finance principles.
• Monitors the organization's activities to detect any violations of laws, regulations, or internal policies. Investigates potential breaches, documenting findings, and reporting them to senior management and regulatory authorities as required.
• Provides training and educational sessions to employees to ensure they understand Shariah compliance requirements and their implications for business operations.
• Audits and monitoring activities to assess the organization's compliance with Sharia principles. This involves reviewing financial records, conducting on-site inspections, and investigating any potential breaches of Sharia compliance.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Professional Certificate in Islamic Finance (PCIF) Certification
• Proven experience in a similar leadership role, with a track record of successfully implementing technology strategies.
• Strong technical compliance and lending knowledge and understanding of legal requirements, regulations and Sharia Lending practices
• Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to align technology initiatives with organizational goals.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with the ability to anticipate and mitigate potential risks and challenges.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The Compliance Officer may be required to perform other related duties as requested by the management team.

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Salehiya started commercial activities in 1964 as a specialized healthcare company. It is one of the leading Saudi Arabian companies in distributing pharmaceuticals, medical and laboratory equipment, diagnostics, medical disposables, and hospital and consumer supplies. The company kept pace with the rapid development of the health sector in Saudi Arabia and gradually evolved to meet the needs and demands of a constantly growing market.

Salehiya is based in three major cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. It also has branches around the kingdom to cover the whole market and provide prompt and efficient client services, with over 1000 workforce.

For more information, you can visit our website:

Why Work with Us:

Salehiya Healthcare is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. We believe in fostering a culture that encourages creativity and innovation, particularly in technology. We utilize the latest tools in our field and stay ahead of industry trends. Our comprehensive training programs and mentorship opportunities are designed to support professional growth and development. We prioritize maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.

The core values that guide our people derive from our purpose to elevate the healthcare experience in the kingdom.

Job Purpose

The Senior Compliance Officer will be responsible for assisting senior management to ensure that the company adheres to and operates within its specific license requirements, as well as the ongoing regulatory compliance obligations of local regulatory bodies.

You will be responsible for initiating compliance processes, policies, and procedures whilst working closely with senior management.

The Senior Compliance Officer will also have an opportunity to participate in thematic projects across the company to implement internal compliance strategic objectives and implement the respective strategy, provide operational oversight and control of compliance activities and contribute to organization’s strategic objectives within set KPIs, budget and respective policies and processes.

Key Accountabilities

Operational

• Maintain compliance framework in line with regulatory requirements and market practice and that continues to meet business expectations.
• Advising staff on the practical application of compliance laws, rules and standards, including keeping them informed on developments in the area, coordinating and consulting with the Legal Department, as necessary Understands, identifies, evaluates and documents key risks and controls.
• Assisting senior management in educating staff on compliance and risk issues in co-ordination with the Compliance HRBP and Training personnel.
• Evaluate internal controls and interpret field audit results of internal control weaknesses and lack of compliance with internal procedures and policies which may result in inadequate, inefficient, or ineffective operations.
• Identify, document and assess the compliance and corporate business risks associated with the Company’s activities in their different departments.
• Support the Seniors and Mangers in in all compliance aspects such as the development and implementation of its Code of Conduct with the inclusion of topics related to Compliance with laws and regulations, Conflict of Interest, Anti-corruption, Fair competition, Company records, Protection of confidential information, Equal employment opportunity: non-discrimination/anti-harassment, reporting concerns and no tolerate for retaliation.
• Leading implementation of a detailed monitoring programs/plan to monitor the activities of company employees to ensure they follow the company’s compliance and ethics policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations.

Performs other duties and takes responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Qualifications: BSc/BA in A relevant field; MSc/MA is a plus

Preferably Certificate of GRC, CCO and relevant accreditations

• Minimum Experience: 3-4 Years’ Experience in compliance duties (multi-national company is preferable)
• Proven track record of compliance program requirements, including testing and reviewing.

Direct experience in implementing compliance programs within organizations.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of laws, regulations, and industry standards related to ethics, anti-corruption, data protection, and fair competition.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and mitigate compliance risks; experienced in auditing and improving internal controls.
• Capable of clearly advising staff and management on compliance matters; skilled in simplifying complex regulations.
• High ethical standards with strong teamwork and coordination skills across departments such.

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Accounting/Auditing
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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Job Summary:

The primary purpose of the payroll compliance officer's role is to audit payroll processing reports to ensure accuracy and to resolve any discrepancies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Reviewing and auditing payroll records and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies
2. Assisting in the development of payroll policies and procedures
3. Monitoring changes in payroll-related laws, regulations, and best practices
4. Identifying any issues or discrepancies in payroll processing and working with relevant parties to correct them
5. Ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries, benefits, and taxes
6. Preparing and maintaining accurate reports and records of payroll transactions
7. Participating in audits by internal and external auditors
8. Consulting with management to address and resolve payroll compliance issues
9. EPR Microsoft Dynamics AX 365 experience

Requirements

Educational /Licensure:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required.

Professional Experience:

Five plus years of related experience in payroll department required.

Specialized knowledge:

1. Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, and internal control.
2. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
5. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
6. Proficient with payroll software.

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

Line of Service: Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector: Not Applicable

Specialism: IFS - Finance

Management Level: Associate

Job Description & Summary:

The Firm Tax team is a part of the PwC Middle East Group’s OneFinance function. The team supports on all levels of the firm’s tax activity and is organized into three (3) subfunctions: Compliance & Audit; Governance & Risk; and Legal & Tax Advisory. This role is intended to support the Compliance & Audit subfunction.

The ME Firm Tax Compliance & Audit Senior Associate’s role is for a tax accountant who is responsible for handling tax activities for the PwC ME Group entities under the supervision of the ME Firm Tax Compliance & Audit (Subfunction) Lead and working together with the wider Firm Tax team as well as finance tax specialists across the ME region.

The main focus of the tax accountant is to support the Compliance & Audit subfunction in all tax compliance and audit related matters for the region. This includes optimising PwC’s tax position, minimising tax leakage, managing tax risks, and understanding the tax implications of cross border transactions and the business operating model.

Specifically, this will require data collection, validation and preparation of various tax compliance and reporting requirements across the region. Activities and responsibility will include: preparation of corporate income tax, withholding tax (WHT) and value added tax (VAT) returns; preparation of responses to tax authority audits and inquiries; responding to tax related questions posed by other internal firm services (IFS) functions as well as, at times, client facing (Line of Service (LoS)) teams on tax issues encountered in their day to day operations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Compliance:

• Prepare corporate income tax returns for the PwC ME Group entities for review by the Firm Tax Compliance & Audit (subfunction) Lead, ensuring submission deadlines are adhered to.
• Prepare WHT returns for the PwC ME Group entities for review by the Firm Tax Compliance & Audit (subfunction) Lead, ensuring submission deadlines are adhered to.
• Prepare VAT returns for the PwC ME Group entities for review by the Firm Tax Compliance & Audit (subfunction) Lead, ensuring submission deadlines are adhered to.
• Reconcile tax to statutory accounts.
• Reconcile and validate accounts and accounting entries as required (including payroll taxes, customs and excise duties, stamp duty, etc).
• Deliver internal analysis/reports to Firm Tax Compliance & Audit (subfunction) Lead, flagging key risks, exposures etc., as well as tax opportunities.
• Work with the wider Firm Tax team and local Tax LoS Specialists to understand tax laws and regulations in various jurisdictions within the Middle East.
• Responsible for guiding transactions within the wider OneFinance team to optimise the management of tax liabilities.

Audit:

• Provide inputs for all tax audits conducted by Firm Tax/Global Team/External Auditors.

Other:

• Organize and conduct special analysis as required.
• Assist with effective tax training and appropriate support for the business.
• Consolidate, analyse and challenge tax report inputs from LoS/local teams/other finance teams as appropriate.
• Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and solve complex tax challenges.
• Refine tax policy and procedure documentation and ensure proper implementation and adherence across the ME Group.
• Develop strong working relationships and interface with all stakeholders across the ME Group.
• Be actively involved in and a positive influence on team recruiting, development, training and retention.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Law or a related field required.
• Certified Tax Accountant, Certified Practicing Accountant or similar.

Language:

• Bi-lingual English/Arabic. Fluency in written and spoken English & Arabic.

Overall Experience:

• 2-4 years of tax experience.
• Previous experience with corporate tax, withholding tax, VAT and payroll is required.
• An understanding of other taxes would be an advantage.

Specific Experience:

• Must have tax corporate income tax accounting and compliance experience.
• Experience in the Professional Services industry in a top tier (Big 4) firm would be an advantage.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of general/international accounting standards and practices.
• High level of analytical and quantitative ability required to perform complex financial and transactional tax and accounting functions and ad hoc reporting functions, including proficiency with computer based modelling and analytic techniques.
• Ability to adhere to procedures, controls and policies for functional areas of responsibility.
• Organization, thoroughness, eye for detail, time management skills and proactivity required.
• Excellent people management skills required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required to effectively work with professional resources in accounting areas.
• Ethical conduct.

Travel Requirements: Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No

Government Clearance Required? No