ZAKAT VAT & WHT COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

About the Role

Duncan & Ross is seeking a Zakat, VAT & WHT Compliance Specialist to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time position involves owning and maintaining tax rules, controls, and ZATCA-facing procedures to ensure audit readiness and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop procedures for handling ZATCA queries, managing zakat and tax assessments, and filing objections and appeals.
• Establish a record-keeping framework for expenses, assets, and payments to ensure evidence is retrievable during assessments.
• Define VAT/WHT validation rules, control points, and thresholds for integration into the monitoring toolkit.
• Review monthly VAT and WHT returns using the toolkit, investigating and resolving exceptions prior to filing.
• Prepare zakat base computations and supporting schedules, reconciling them with ERP outputs.
• Act as the primary liaison with ZATCA and external auditors during reviews and inspections.
• Update internal tax policies and provide training to finance staff on new controls.

Deliverables

• ZATCA query, assessment, and appeals procedure manual.
• Records-management framework and evidence index.
• VAT/WHT control matrix and validation rules.
• Monthly review checklist and exception log.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in tax compliance, specifically with Zakat, VAT, and WHT.
• Demonstrated understanding of ZATCA regulations and procedures.
• Experience in developing and implementing tax control frameworks.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires close collaboration with internal finance teams and external regulatory bodies.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.