Zakat Laws & Policies Director

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority

Strategy and Planning

Contribute to the development of Zakat Advisory business plan ensuring alignment with ZATCA strategy
Develop the operational plan for Zakat Laws and Policies in line with Zakat Advisory business plan and Zakat Studies and Advisory Services strategic plan
Implement plans and provide input to enable achievement of Zakat Laws and Policies goals that support ZATCA s overall strategic plans

Budget Management

Discuss Zakat Laws and Policies budgeting requirements with top management and provide input to the budgeting process
Ensure effective utilization of Zakat Laws and Policies budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered
Investigate and propose implementing initiatives that result in positive financial impact for Zakat Laws and Policies and mitigates financial and operational risks

Zakat Laws and Policies

Review relevant international and national Zakat laws that could impact ZATCA s current Zakat policies and regulations
Oversee ZATCA s current Zakat policies and laws (in light of research findings), identified gaps, and accordingly enact and follow up improvement areas and needed action plans
Approve update/creation of list of Zakat policies, rules, and regulations that need development or amendment in light of research findings, and follow up necessary drafting
Ensure that Zakat systems and regulations are in harmony and coincide with the rest of regulations inside and outside the authority
Follow up workshops with Legal and Enforcement stakeholders to ensure that established policies and laws adhere to relevant standards, rules, writing style and language
Ensure coordination with Enablement and Queries Clarifications to ensure proper communication of recently updated/developed Zakat policies and laws to ZATCA related stakeholders, ensuring all necessary details are clarified to avoid any misconceptions
Manage the effectiveness of newly developed policies and laws and accordingly act on compliance discrepancies and implementation of relevant improvement actions
Ensure that queries raised to the committee are dealt with professionally and review drafted relevant resolutions
Ensure Zakat collection instructions are followed and implemented as drafted
Oversee Zakat collection projects on behalf of governmental agencies and their affiliates, as well as solutions to Zakat problems facing governmental agencies and their affiliates
Ensure proper communication with government agencies and their affiliates regarding studies related to levying zakat

People Management

Participate in the identification and recruitment of key talent
Guide, mentor and support direct reports in order to execute duties according to set policies and processes
Develop individual performance objectives, provide necessary support, evaluate/appraise team and provide regular feedback on performance
Establish a high-performance working environment and promote ZATCA values

Bachelor s degree in Law, Business Administration, or equivalent is required
Master s degree in Law, Business Administration, or equivalent is preferred

An optimal of 8 years of relevant experience, with a preferred 3 years of experience in managerial level