Indirect Tax Litigation Section Manager
Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
RiyadhFull-time
7–30 years of experience
3 months ago
Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
7–30 years of experience
Purpose of Job
The job holder is responsible for assessing and investigating ZATCA complex indirect tax legal cases while developing related legal documents, handling the representation of ZATCA in courts and negotiating settlements ensuring ZATCA s legal rights and reputation are preserved at all times. Job Resposiblites
Job Details
Strategy and Planning
Implement and ensure the achievement of ZATCA's strategy, aspirations and Indirect Tax Litigation specific objectives
Provide input to identify Indirect Tax Litigation required projects to meet future demands
Implement plans and provide input to enable achievement of Indirect Tax Litigation goals that support ZATCA s overall strategic plans
Budget Management
Participate in Indirect Tax Litigation annual budgeting cycle and process
Manage Indirect Tax Litigation efficiently and within budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered
Complex Cases
Receive and assess indirect tax legal cases in coordination with concerned sectors and divisions to identify all requirements and implications
Receive relevant documentation and work with concerned entities when needed to investigate committed infringements
Develop statements of claim, counterstatements, warning letters and responses on legal matters in order to maintain ZATCA s legal rights and reputation
Provide necessary studies for the mitigation of recurrent infringements and decide on all preventive actions to be taken
Build understanding of legal issues, risks and obligations through advice, communications and trainings in order to gradually increase awareness
Follow appropriate legal policies and practices in order to manage the indirect tax legal obligations and legal risks effectively
Provide accurate and timely advice to all areas of the organization on generic and complex indirect tax legal matters to avoid legal issues
Court Representation
Represent ZATCA in cases raised in favor or against the authority before judicial bodies, committees and governmental authorities
Negotiate settlements with employees and external entities involved in lawsuits against ZATCA (excluding settlements related to audit and collection) and represent ZATCA in court where necessary
Coordinate with outsourced legal experts when applicable to manage cases related to the committees
Develop formalities regarding the settlement of disputes and handle the implementation of the legal clauses
People Management
Participate in the identification and recruitment of key talent
Guide, mentor and support direct reports in order to execute duties according to set policies and processes
Perform on-the-job training for direct reports and provide feedback
Communication and Contacs