Senior Tax Specialist

About the Role

Alfanar Projects is seeking a Senior Tax Specialist to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves overseeing tax-related activities, ensuring compliance with tax laws, and optimizing tax strategies to minimize liabilities within the organization. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit federal, state, and local tax returns accurately and on time.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of all tax filings, including income tax, sales tax, property tax, and other relevant taxes.
• Maintain comprehensive tax records and documentation in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Stay informed on updates to tax laws, regulations, and industry trends.
• Conduct research and analysis to evaluate the implications of new tax legislation and emerging trends.
• Interpret tax regulations and provide actionable recommendations based on current laws.
• Support the development of tax-efficient strategies aimed at minimizing tax liabilities while maintaining compliance.
• Assist in preparing tax projections and forecasts to inform management decisions and strategic planning.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to optimize tax functions and enhance overall compliance.
• Assist in managing tax audits by preparing necessary documentation and coordinating with tax authorities as required.

Role Accountabilities

• HR Proficiency: Obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.
• Delivery: Perform planned activities to meet operational and development targets as per schedules, utilizing resources effectively within cost and time. Provide periodic reports detailing deviations and execution of planned tasks.
• Problem-Solving: Resolve any related problems that arise and escalate complex operational issues.
• Quality: Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes, including specifications for products, processes, or related activities.
• Business Process Improvements: Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities.
• Compliance: Comply with related policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Ensure compliance with relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within the defined area of work activity.

Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in a tax-related role.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Proven experience in optimizing tax strategies.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, offering an opportunity to contribute to the financial compliance and strategic planning of Alfanar Projects.