Manager Tax & Compliance

Esports Foundation

Employer Active

Posted 9 hrs ago

Experience

6 - 8 Years

Job Location

Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

Education

Bachelor of Commerce(Commerce)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Accounting

  • Manage all VAT obligations: registration, periodic filings, reconciliations, and payment to ZATCA on time

  • Handle Withholding Tax (WHT) calculations and filings for all applicable payments to non-residents

  • Monitor changes in Saudi tax laws and regulations and assess their impact on EWCF operations

  • Act as the primary contact for ZATCA audits, inquiries, and correspondence

  • Manage e-invoicing compliance (FATOORAH Phase 2) and ensure systems are aligned with ZATCA requirements

Financial Operations & Accounting Support

  • Support the Accounting Manager in day-to-day accounting operations (GL, AP, AR, accruals) from a compliance and controls perspective

  • Review accounting entries and postings to ensure tax treatment is correctly applied (e.g., VAT, WHT)

  • Support month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring tax-related accruals and provisions are accurately captured

  • Provide guidance on the tax implications of transactions and flag compliance risks to the Accounting Manager and Director Finance

  • Collaborate with the Accounting Manager, Treasury, FP&A, and Procurement to ensure data consistency and tax integrity

Financial Reporting & Internal Controls

  • Prepare and review financial reports, tax schedules, reconciliations, and statutory submissions

  • Ensure adherence to financial controls, approval matrices, and delegations of authority

  • Identify and remediate control gaps related to both finance operations and tax exposure

  • Support preparation of management reporting and board-level financial summaries

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

  • Ensure full compliance with all local regulatory requirements including ZATCA, Ministry of Finance, and SAMA guidelines as applicable

  • Maintain up-to-date finance and tax documentation, procedures, and audit trails

  • Proactively identify tax risks and escalate material issues to the Director Finance

  • Coordinate with external tax advisors and legal counsel on complex tax matters and disputes

Process Excellence & Team Support

  • Drive continuous improvement of finance and tax processes and ERP / reporting systems

  • Support and guide junior finance team members in daily operations and tax compliance tasks

  • Act as a finance and tax point of contact for operational stakeholders across business units

  • Escalate risks, issues, or deviations to the Director Finance promptly

Desired Candidate Profile

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, or related field

  • 6+ years of experience in accounting, finance operations, and/or tax.

  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on Saudi tax experience (VAT, WHT).

  • Prior experience dealing directly with ZATCA.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong understanding of Saudi tax regulations (VAT, WHT, e-Invoicing / FATOORAH)

  • Deep knowledge of IFRS accounting principles and financial reporting standards

  • Practical experience with ERP / financial systems (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent)

  • Familiarity with ZATCA online portals, e-filing platforms, and e-invoicing systems

  • High attention to detail and strong ownership mindset with ability to manage multiple deadlines

  • Analytical ability to assess tax risk and articulate implications clearly to management

  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally across business teams

  • Fluency in English & Arabic required (bilingual proficiency essential for ZATCA correspondence)

  • Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CMA) strongly preferred

  • Tax-specific certification (e.g., ZATCA Accredited Tax Agent, CTA) is a significant advantage

Company Industry

  • Entertainment
  • Recreation
  • Theme Parks

Department / Functional Area

  • Accounts
  • Taxation
  • Audit
  • Company Secretary

Keywords

  • Manager Tax & Compliance

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