87 Tax Senior jobs in Saudi Arabia

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

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Description

SummaryThe 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

Degrees / Field of Study required : Degrees / Field of Study preferred :

Certifications

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

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

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Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS – Finance

Management Level

Senior 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.

Learning & Growth

• Forms part of both the local finance community, regional tax community as well as global tax experts’ community, and maintains appropriate relationships across the tax spectrum.

• Has the capabilities to deliver responsibilities efficiently.

• Captures templates and standards into a repository to build the team’s own knowledge management database.

• Ensures adherence to policies and procedures.

• Responsible for the continuing professional development of self.

• Support internal knowledge management best practices, creating communities of practice both within your own team and across the wider function.

• Act as a key tax resource and liaison to the Firm Tax Team and where relevant to other areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed.

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

• 3+ 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

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

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Practices, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Corporate Tax Planning, Creativity, Drafting Tax Documents, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Audit, Financial Review, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Monitoring and Analyzing Financial Trends, Optimism, Preparing Tax Documents, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance Consulting, Regulatory Submissions Filing, Self-Awareness {+ 9 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

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Our globally coordinated tax professionals offer connected services across all tax disciplines to help our clients thrive in an era of rapid change. We combine our exceptional knowledge and experience with the people and technology platforms that make us an ideal partner for all their tax-related needs. In Tax, we equip clients to make better business decisions by bringing insights to the forefront. We help companies understand the tax policies and tax laws of governments around the world to plan and comply accordingly.

Our teams leverage transformative technologies to deliver strategy and execution, from tax and regulatory obligations to operations and workforce management, to reduce risk and drive sustainable value. Tax has six sub-service lines which cover a wide range of issues: Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax and Transaction Services and People Advisory Services.

**The opportunity**

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Tax professional to join a growing team in an emerging market. As an International Tax Manager, your primary focus will be advising global companies on the various regional and international tax implications of their operations. With so many offerings, you have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. Our Tax service line in MENA is experiencing a period of significant growth so now is an excellent time to join. Sound interesting?

**Your key responsibilities**

You will be managing and participating in the successful delivery of international tax engagements and assisting senior managers or above with identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and building client networks and relationships. You will contribute to building and maintaining key client relationships by delivering exceptional client service and collaborate with a team of International Tax professionals across the MENA region and globally to combine diverse cross-border experience with local tax knowledge across a broad spectrum of industries.

You will work as part of a multi-jurisdictional / disciplinary team within tax and across other service lines (including working with colleagues from Transfer Pricing, Transaction Tax, Indirect Tax, People Advisory Services etc.) in terms of pursuing, managing and delivering engagements and assist in managing engagement economics by organizing staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders.

You will build strong internal relationships within international tax team and across other service lines and counsel and develop more junior staff through delegation and on the job training

**Skills and attributes for success**

If you are a client driven and strategically and commercially aware, excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral, enthusiastic with flexible attitude to work and a strong motivator, you will be perfect for the role.

**To qualify for the role you must have**
- Bachelor's Degree in Tax, Economics, Accounting or Finance and an approved professional qualification or equivalent (e.g. ADIT / ATT / ACCA / CPA / ACA / CA / LLB or MBA, or MA, MSc or PhD in the fields listed above)
- 5 - 7 years of relevant Tax experience, in either business or industry
- Broad exposure to international taxation with focus on inbound and outbound investments
- Strong managerial, organisational, project management, analytical and verbal/written communication skills
- Proven track record with a leading professional services firm
- Experience of Managing a team and/or mentoring and developing more junior team members

**Ideally, you’ll also have**
- Proficiency in Arabic language

**What we look for**

You’ll proactively maintain your technical knowledge by keeping abreast of global developments in international tax landscape so that you can better advise our clients. In return we’ll provide investment in the right sort of training and offer you the opportunities on projects and assignments that will develop and challenge you so that you’re in the best place to develop your tax career.

The types of project you’ll contribute towards may include:

- Expansion into new markets
- Group structure reorganization and / or rationalisation
- Review of operating model including permanent establishment risk, withholding taxes, transfer pricing etc.
- Review of holding structure, capital structure and financing arrangements
- Review of IP structure
- BEPS risk assessments

Whatever the projects and assignments you work on you can be confident that you’re contributing towards helping our clients to develop and execute their international tax strategy ensuring technical excellence and providing the highest levels of client service.

**What we look for**

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing indust

Overview

Job Title: Accountant cum Tax Consultant

Location: GCC (Remote/Regional Role – KSA, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar)

Salary: Up to 8,000 (local currency – please specify if SAR/QAR/BHD/OMR) per month

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant cum Tax Consultant to manage financial accounting, reporting, and tax compliance across our group entities in KSA, Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar . The ideal candidate will ensure regulatory compliance, support audits, manage tax filings, and provide advisory support on cross-border tax matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely financial records in line with IFRS and country-specific regulations.
• Oversee reconciliations , month-end and year-end closings .
• Prepare management reports , audit schedules , and financial statements.
• Ensure correct handling of provisions, accruals , and inter-company transactions .

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

• Handle corporate tax and VAT compliance for KSA, Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar .
• Prepare and submit tax returns and related documentation.
• Monitor and reconcile tax balances ; ensure timely tax payments.
• Communicate with tax authorities , auditors , and consultants .
• Track regulatory changes and assess impacts on tax positions.

Treasury & Cash Flow Support

• Manage inter-company fund flows and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support cash flow forecasting and tax payment planning .

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Maintain tax compliance checklists and documentation controls.
• Support automation or ERP enhancements for streamlined reporting.
• Document and mitigate tax risks across entities.

Advisory & Collaboration

• Advise on cross-border contracts , transactions, and structuring.
• Work with finance and business teams to align tax and commercial goals.
• Support management with financial and tax planning initiatives.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance , or related field.
• Semi-qualified CA / CMA / ACCA or MBA (Finance) preferred.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience, with a focus on GCC markets outside UAE .
• In-depth knowledge of corporate tax , VAT , and tax frameworks across KSA, Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar .
• Experience with ERP/accounting software such as Zoho Books, Xero , or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical , communication , and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multi-country tax and accounting responsibilities .

Employment Type

• Full-time
• Flexible to consider remote/regional setup or multiple part-time country-specific consultants

Compensation

• Up to 8,000 (please confirm currency) per month, commensurate with experience and jurisdictional scope
• Additional benefits may be discussed based on final arrangement (single/multiple hires)

Mid-Senior level | Full-time | Accounting/Auditing and Finance | Industries: Education Administration Programs, Financial Services, and Education

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Overview

Job Title: Accountant cum Tax Consultant

Location: GCC (Remote/Regional Role – KSA, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar)

Salary: Up to 8,000 (local currency – please specify if SAR/QAR/BHD/OMR) per month

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant cum Tax Consultant to manage financial accounting, reporting, and tax compliance across our group entities in KSA, Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar . The ideal candidate will ensure regulatory compliance, support audits, manage tax filings, and provide advisory support on cross-border tax matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely financial records in line with IFRS and country-specific regulations.
• Oversee reconciliations , month-end and year-end closings .
• Prepare management reports , audit schedules , and financial statements.
• Ensure correct handling of provisions, accruals , and inter-company transactions .

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

• Handle corporate tax and VAT compliance for KSA, Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar .
• Prepare and submit tax returns and related documentation.
• Monitor and reconcile tax balances ; ensure timely tax payments.
• Communicate with tax authorities , auditors , and consultants .
• Track regulatory changes and assess impacts on tax positions.

Treasury & Cash Flow Support

• Manage inter-company fund flows and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support cash flow forecasting and tax payment planning .

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Maintain tax compliance checklists and documentation controls.
• Support automation or ERP enhancements for streamlined reporting.
• Document and mitigate tax risks across entities.

Advisory & Collaboration

• Advise on cross-border contracts , transactions, and structuring.
• Work with finance and business teams to align tax and commercial goals.
• Support management with financial and tax planning initiatives.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance , or related field.
• Semi-qualified CA / CMA / ACCA or MBA (Finance) preferred.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience, with a focus on GCC markets outside UAE .
• In-depth knowledge of corporate tax , VAT , and tax frameworks across KSA, Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar .
• Experience with ERP/accounting software such as Zoho Books, Xero , or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical , communication , and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multi-country tax and accounting responsibilities .

Employment Type

• Full-time
• Flexible to consider remote/regional setup or multiple part-time country-specific consultants

Compensation

• Up to 8,000 (please confirm currency) per month, commensurate with experience and jurisdictional scope
• Additional benefits may be discussed based on final arrangement (single/multiple hires)

Mid-Senior level | Full-time | Accounting/Auditing and Finance | Industries: Education Administration Programs, Financial Services, and Education

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Overview

Job Title: Accountant cum Tax Consultant

Location: GCC (Remote/Regional Role – KSA, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar)

Salary: Up to 8,000 (local currency – please specify if SAR/QAR/BHD/OMR) per month

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant cum Tax Consultant to manage financial accounting, reporting, and tax compliance across our group entities in KSA, Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar . The ideal candidate will ensure regulatory compliance, support audits, manage tax filings, and provide advisory support on cross-border tax matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely financial records in line with IFRS and country-specific regulations.
• Oversee reconciliations , month-end and year-end closings .
• Prepare management reports , audit schedules , and financial statements.
• Ensure correct handling of provisions, accruals , and inter-company transactions .

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

• Handle corporate tax and VAT compliance for KSA, Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar .
• Prepare and submit tax returns and related documentation.
• Monitor and reconcile tax balances ; ensure timely tax payments.
• Communicate with tax authorities , auditors , and consultants .
• Track regulatory changes and assess impacts on tax positions.

Treasury & Cash Flow Support

• Manage inter-company fund flows and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support cash flow forecasting and tax payment planning .

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Maintain tax compliance checklists and documentation controls.
• Support automation or ERP enhancements for streamlined reporting.
• Document and mitigate tax risks across entities.

Advisory & Collaboration

• Advise on cross-border contracts , transactions, and structuring.
• Work with finance and business teams to align tax and commercial goals.
• Support management with financial and tax planning initiatives.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance , or related field.
• Semi-qualified CA / CMA / ACCA or MBA (Finance) preferred.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience, with a focus on GCC markets outside UAE .
• In-depth knowledge of corporate tax , VAT , and tax frameworks across KSA, Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar .
• Experience with ERP/accounting software such as Zoho Books, Xero , or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical , communication , and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multi-country tax and accounting responsibilities .

Employment Type

• Full-time
• Flexible to consider remote/regional setup or multiple part-time country-specific consultants

Compensation

• Up to 8,000 (please confirm currency) per month, commensurate with experience and jurisdictional scope
• Additional benefits may be discussed based on final arrangement (single/multiple hires)

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Tax Compliance

• Facilitate and manage the preparation and review of company tax returns, ensuring accurate and timely filing of all tax forms.
• Oversee the accurate and timely filing of corporate income tax, VAT / GST, and other indirect taxes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure accurate, timely filing of consolidated local direct and indirect tax returns and other business-related filings.
• Monitor local, state, and international tax laws, ensuring compliance and minimizing tax liabilities.
• Manage the preparation and review of tax returns, including ensuring proper documentation and reporting.

Tax Strategy and Planning

• Develop and implement tax strategies that align with business objectives and optimize tax savings.
• Analyze and provide tax planning recommendations for new business initiatives and projects.
• Evaluate potential tax risks and devise strategies for mitigation.
• Develop and implement strategic tax planning for all necessary governmental taxes.
• Plan for and develop the overall return calendar and coordinate timing and inputs with tax authorities.

Tax Administration and compliance

• Prepare tax reports and provide data-driven insights to management.
• Review tax returns and quarterly / yearly tax projections.
• Analyze financial data to identify tax-saving opportunities and optimize tax positions.
• Manage the process of tax registrations and deregistration, ensuring accurate and timely submission of relevant documentation to tax authorities such as the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).
• Apply for tax refunds including VAT refunds, tax credits, and other applicable rebates, ensuring timely follow-up until receipt of funds.
• Handle all documentation related to tax registration / deregistration processes, maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date records in accordance with FTA requirements.
• Coordinate with tax authorities for obtaining tax residency certificates and other necessary confirmations for business operations in the UAE.
• Track tax filing deadlines, renewal dates for tax registrations, and deregistration timelines, ensuring timely compliance and avoiding penalties.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records of tax payments, refunds, and adjustments in the accounting system.
• Liaise with external consultants for specialized tax matters, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete before submission to tax authorities.
• Main point of contact for the Global Tax team for all business taxes and transfer pricing, including, but not limited to, preparation of the annual corporation tax provisions and true up , etc

Process Improvement

• Find and implement opportunities for process improvement in company tax procedures.
• Maintain effective control procedures over all aspects of the tax process.

Transfer Pricing

• Develop and implement transfer pricing policies to comply with international tax regulations.
• Prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation and conduct transfer pricing analysis.

Audit Management

• Coordinate and manage tax audits, liaising with tax authorities and external auditors.
• Manage, attend, and facilitate direct and indirect tax audits / investigations from tax authorities : preparing all necessary documentation and responses, creating schedules, etc., until the investigation is closed.
• Prepare and present tax audit findings to senior management, addressing any issues effectively.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with finance, operations, and legal teams to ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance.
• Provide guidance on the tax implications of supply chain and logistics transactions.

Legislative Monitoring

• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments to management, and create strategies to capitalize on changes to taxation legislation.

Staff Management and Development

• Mentor the finance team in providing training and professional development for tax related.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Competencies

• Extensive tax knowledge specifically in VAT, Corporate tax, DMTT and UAE Tax law including Freezone and Mainland rules and regulation.
• Strong accounting, analytical, and research skills.
• Strong knowledge of tax rules, compliance and procedures for corporations.
• Strong experience with a variety of tax operations and ability to drive process improvements.
• Strong ability to utilize project management and accounting best practices to organize and prioritize tasks
• Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work well with stakeholders and communicate the benefits of tax initiatives.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledgeable of markets & competitors, and about Industry trends & challenges
• Business Acumen (understands principles and fundamentals of finance and profitability)
• DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV

• Global leader in transport and logistics with a focus on growth, innovation, and building on achievements.
• As a global company, we offer opportunities to grow, collaborate with world-class teams, and make an impact.
• We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual.
• If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

Educational Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance
• A minimum of 8 years work experience within tax and finance role and least 4 years of experience in a management role.

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Overview

Job Title: Accountant cum Tax Consultant

Location: GCC (Remote/Regional Role – KSA, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar)

Salary: Up to 8,000 (local currency – please specify if SAR/QAR/BHD/OMR) per month

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant cum Tax Consultant to manage financial accounting, reporting, and tax compliance across our group entities in KSA, Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar . The ideal candidate will ensure regulatory compliance, support audits, manage tax filings, and provide advisory support on cross-border tax matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely financial records in line with IFRS and country-specific regulations.
• Oversee reconciliations , month-end and year-end closings .
• Prepare management reports , audit schedules , and financial statements.
• Ensure correct handling of provisions, accruals , and inter-company transactions .

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

• Handle corporate tax and VAT compliance for KSA, Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar .
• Prepare and submit tax returns and related documentation.
• Monitor and reconcile tax balances ; ensure timely tax payments.
• Communicate with tax authorities , auditors , and consultants .
• Track regulatory changes and assess impacts on tax positions.

Treasury & Cash Flow Support

• Manage inter-company fund flows and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support cash flow forecasting and tax payment planning .

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Maintain tax compliance checklists and documentation controls.
• Support automation or ERP enhancements for streamlined reporting.
• Document and mitigate tax risks across entities.

Advisory & Collaboration

• Advise on cross-border contracts , transactions, and structuring.
• Work with finance and business teams to align tax and commercial goals.
• Support management with financial and tax planning initiatives.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance , or related field.
• Semi-qualified CA / CMA / ACCA or MBA (Finance) preferred.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience, with a focus on GCC markets outside UAE .
• In-depth knowledge of corporate tax , VAT , and tax frameworks across KSA, Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar .
• Experience with ERP/accounting software such as Zoho Books, Xero , or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical , communication , and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multi-country tax and accounting responsibilities .

Employment Type

• Full-time
• Flexible to consider remote/regional setup or multiple part-time country-specific consultants

Compensation

• Up to 8,000 (please confirm currency) per month, commensurate with experience and jurisdictional scope
• Additional benefits may be discussed based on final arrangement (single/multiple hires)

Mid-Senior level | Full-time | Accounting/Auditing and Finance | Industries: Education Administration Programs, Financial Services, and Education

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