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About the Role

Crowe Solutions for Professional Consulting, a member of Crowe Global in Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Tax Senior to join its office in Jeddah. This position offers an opportunity for professionals to manage client engagements, develop client relationships, and contribute to the growth of the Tax practice in the Saudi Arabian market. The firm provides professional services leveraging a global network of firms and offices, offering expertise in audit, advisory, tax, and IT services, combining global capabilities with local insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tax compliance and advisory engagements, including Value Added Tax (VAT), Withholding Tax (WHT), Zakat, and Corporate Income Tax.
• Review tax returns, calculations, and supporting analyses for accuracy and compliance.
• Handle inquiries, audits, assessments, and dispute resolution processes with the Saudi Tax Authority (ZATCA).
• Advise clients on tax compliance strategies, risk assessment, and potential tax planning opportunities.
• Conduct technical tax research and translate findings into actionable client recommendations.
• Manage client relationships, acting as a primary point of contact and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of junior team members.
• Support business development initiatives through proposal preparation and pricing strategies.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in Tax and/or Zakat within a professional services environment.
• Demonstrated experience in managing tax compliance and ZATCA-related matters.
• A strong understanding of Saudi tax regulations, including VAT, WHT, Zakat, and Corporate Income Tax.
• Proven ability to manage engagements independently and lead workstreams effectively.
• Excellent analytical skills with experience in tax analysis and interpretation.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Arabic.
• Saudi nationality is preferred.
• Professional qualifications such as SOCPA, ADIT, or other relevant certifications are preferred.

Required Skills

• Tax Compliance
• Tax Advisory
• VAT
• WHT
• Zakat
• Corporate Income Tax
• ZATCA Inquiries and Procedures
• Tax Research
• Client Relationship Management
• Team Supervision and Mentoring
• Business Development Support
• Analytical Skills

Work Environment and Career Progression

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with potential travel to Riyadh. The role offers the chance to play a key part in building and expanding the Tax practice, gain exposure to high-profile clients and complex tax matters, and benefit from career progression opportunities within a collaborative environment and a global advisory network.