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.