Assistant Manager - Taxation

VAT Compliance & Regulatory Filings Prepare, review, and submit VAT returns and related filings across GCC countries. Ensure timely VAT registrations, deregistrations, and ongoing compliance with local tax regulations. Maintain accurate VAT records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for audits and inspections. Monitor VAT obligations and ensure adherence to statutory timelines and reporting requirements.

Indirect Tax Advisory & Business Support Provide VAT guidance to business units on transactions, pricing, contracts, and new initiatives. Review customer and supplier agreements from an indirect tax perspective. Assess VAT implications of cross-border transactions and intercompany arrangements. Support implementation of tax-efficient processes while ensuring full regulatory compliance.

Audit, Authority Liaison & Risk Management Coordinate responses to VAT audits, assessments, and tax authority inquiries. Liaise with external consultants, auditors, and regulatory bodies on indirect tax matters. Prepare reconciliations, explanations, and documentation required for tax reviews. Identify VAT risks and support corrective and preventive action plans.

Process Improvement, Systems & Controls Review and strengthen indirect tax controls and compliance procedures. Support ERP and finance system enhancements related to VAT configuration and reporting. Assist in automation and digital initiatives within the tax function. Track changes in GCC VAT regulations and support implementation of regulatory updates.

Qualifications & Skills Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Taxation, or related field. Professional qualification such as Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred; ACCA / CPA / CMA is an advantage. Minimum 5 years of experience in indirect taxation with strong hands-on exposure to GCC VAT. Experience working in a multinational company, tax consultancy, Big 4 firm, or large corporate environment preferred. Strong understanding of GCC VAT legislation and indirect tax principles. Excellent analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills. Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or tax platforms.