Tax Accountant

About CD Horizon Arabia Company Ltd

CD Horizon Arabia Company Ltd is a subsidiary of Horizon Construction Development Limited ("CDHORIZON"), a leading equipment rental company in China. Established in 2011, CDHORIZON has developed an integrated network of over 560 rental locations, serving over 400,000 clients in China and internationally. The company was listed on the main board of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) in 2023.

The Role of Tax Accountant

We are seeking a Tax Accountant to join our team in Riyadh. This full-time position requires 3-5 years of experience and involves managing tax compliance, forecasting, and audit support in accordance with Saudi tax regulations. The role is crucial for ensuring adherence to local tax laws and optimizing tax-related processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle the calculation, filing, payment, and compliance management of VAT, WHT, Corporate Income Tax (CIT), and Zakat in accordance with Saudi tax regulations.
• Prepare tax forecasts, monitor tax liabilities, identify potential tax risks, and recommend tax optimization measures.
• Review purchase invoices, sales invoices, and credit notes to ensure compliance with ZATCA regulations and e-invoicing requirements.
• Review supplier and customer contracts to identify tax implications and potential risks, particularly related to VAT and WHT.
• Manage tax matters related to imports, exports, intercompany transactions, and cross-border services, including Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) and WHT obligations.
• Reconcile tax returns with accounting records, maintain accurate tax documentation, and ensure proper record retention.
• Coordinate with the Group Tax Team to conduct periodic tax health checks, prepare supporting documentation, identify compliance gaps, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Support ZATCA inspections, tax audits, and communications with external tax advisors, including responses to tax inquiries and resolution of tax discrepancies.
• Monitor changes in Saudi tax regulations, improve internal tax processes and controls, and perform other tax-related duties assigned by management.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a tax-related role.
• Demonstrated understanding of Saudi tax regulations, including VAT, WHT, CIT, and Zakat.
• Experience with ZATCA regulations and e-invoicing requirements.
• Ability to manage cross-border tax compliance matters.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Tax Accountant will work within a professional environment, collaborating with internal teams and external advisors to ensure robust tax compliance and efficient financial operations.