Planning & Follow-Up Senior Specialist

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority

International Taxation Management

Stay up to date on all international tax policies and global trends
Support International Treaties function in developing KSA tax treaty model
Support International Relations function in identifying list of international tax organizations and countries to cooperate with, and in evaluating feasibility impact and benefits of prospect relationship
Coordinate with relevant ZATCA functions to understand recent practices and challenges with respect to tax treaties application to handle tax treaty administration
Provide advice to domestic and foreign taxpayers on application and interpretation of Saudi tax treaties and respective provisions of Saudi tax law
Formulate and negotiate KSA positions on international tax policy issues for the best interest of KSA
Participate in relevant international tax forums (i.e., MENA Tax Forum), meetings (i.e., WP2, WP6, TFDE, FHTP, WP9, WP11, FTA Plenary, CFA, ATAIC), and committees to strengthen current relations and build networks
Prepare briefing packs and discussion points for the Minister of Finance and Assistant Minister for G20 meetings
Coordinate with OECD and G20 on all matters related to international taxation policies setting
Represent KSA in BEPS meetings and assist in BEPS global initiatives setting to stop tax evasions on a global level
Assist in the negotiation of MOUs/ agreements related to the implementation of BEPS initiatives in KSA
Communicate BEPS agreements with KSA governmental entities and follow-up on implementation
Follow-up on the execution of agreed upon agreements and action plan with concerned internal and external stakeholders to ensure all agreements are properly addressed and implemented
Handle arising issues related to international taxation policy
Prepare accurate and timely periodical reports and analyses for internal and external stakeholders

Organization and Operations

Follow all relevant policies, processes and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner
Help in solving escalated problems and provide needed support for junior team to ensure work is carried out in an efficient manner
Escalate complex problems to the relevant person to ensure cases/issues are closed properly
Perform other duties as requested

People Management

Train junior staff on the different job activities to ensure transfer of know-how, when applicable
Provide clear direction, prioritize tasks, assign and delegate responsibility, and monitor the workflow of subordinates/ junior staff
Support junior staff or direct reports in order to execute their duties according to set policies and processes