Financial Operations & Accounting
- Manage all VAT obligations: registration, periodic filings, reconciliations, and payment to ZATCA on time
- Handle Withholding Tax (WHT) calculations and filings for all applicable payments to non-residents
- Monitor changes in Saudi tax laws and regulations and assess their impact on EWCF operations
- Act as the primary contact for ZATCA audits, inquiries, and correspondence
- Manage e-invoicing compliance (FATOORAH Phase 2) and ensure systems are aligned with ZATCA requirements
Financial Operations & Accounting Support
- Support the Accounting Manager in day-to-day accounting operations (GL, AP, AR, accruals) from a compliance and controls perspective
- Review accounting entries and postings to ensure tax treatment is correctly applied (e.g., VAT, WHT)
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring tax-related accruals and provisions are accurately captured
- Provide guidance on the tax implications of transactions and flag compliance risks to the Accounting Manager and Director Finance
- Collaborate with the Accounting Manager, Treasury, FP&A, and Procurement to ensure data consistency and tax integrity
Financial Reporting & Internal Controls
- Prepare and review financial reports, tax schedules, reconciliations, and statutory submissions
- Ensure adherence to financial controls, approval matrices, and delegations of authority
- Identify and remediate control gaps related to both finance operations and tax exposure
- Support preparation of management reporting and board-level financial summaries
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure full compliance with all local regulatory requirements including ZATCA, Ministry of Finance, and SAMA guidelines as applicable
- Maintain up-to-date finance and tax documentation, procedures, and audit trails
- Proactively identify tax risks and escalate material issues to the Director Finance
- Coordinate with external tax advisors and legal counsel on complex tax matters and disputes
Process Excellence & Team Support
- Drive continuous improvement of finance and tax processes and ERP / reporting systems
- Support and guide junior finance team members in daily operations and tax compliance tasks
- Act as a finance and tax point of contact for operational stakeholders across business units
- Escalate risks, issues, or deviations to the Director Finance promptly
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, or related field
- 6+ years of experience in accounting, finance operations, and/or tax.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on Saudi tax experience (VAT, WHT).
- Prior experience dealing directly with ZATCA.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong understanding of Saudi tax regulations (VAT, WHT, e-Invoicing / FATOORAH)
- Deep knowledge of IFRS accounting principles and financial reporting standards
- Practical experience with ERP / financial systems (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent)
- Familiarity with ZATCA online portals, e-filing platforms, and e-invoicing systems
- High attention to detail and strong ownership mindset with ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Analytical ability to assess tax risk and articulate implications clearly to management
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally across business teams
- Fluency in English & Arabic required (bilingual proficiency essential for ZATCA correspondence)
- Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CMA) strongly preferred
- Tax-specific certification (e.g., ZATCA Accredited Tax Agent, CTA) is a significant advantage
