Assistant Manager - Taxation

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.