About the Company
KPMG is a global leader in audit, tax, and advisory services, committed to delivering high-quality solutions to clients. Our mission is to empower clients to navigate complex challenges and achieve their goals while fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration.
About the Role
The role involves leading and managing indirect tax engagements, providing clients with practical solutions to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with KSA and GCC regulations.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage indirect tax engagements, including VAT advisory, compliance review, excise tax assessments, customs duty planning, and tax impact analyses.
- Provide clients with practical indirect tax solutions to mitigate risk, optimize tax position, and ensure compliance with KSA and GCC regulations.
- Oversee preparation and review of VAT returns, excise tax filings, and customs documentation for clients.
- Advise clients on indirect tax implications of business transactions, supply chains, and cross-border activities.
- Engage with ZATCA (Saudi tax authority) on client matters, including managing queries, disputes, and audits.
- Lead multi-jurisdictional indirect tax projects in coordination with other KPMG offices.
- Develop proposals for indirect tax services, including scope definition, timelines, and pricing.
- Ensure adherence to firm risk processes, escalating potential engagement risks promptly.
- Train, coach, and mentor junior team members, improving their technical and professional capabilities.
- Support business development initiatives, including networking, thought leadership, and presentations to prospective clients.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Law.
- Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA) or Master's degree in taxation, business, or related field highly preferred.
- 5+ years experience in indirect tax (VAT, excise, customs duties) within a professional services firm or in-house tax function, with significant experience in GCC VAT regulations, particularly KSA laws.
Required Skills
- 5+ years indirect tax experience with practical advisory and compliance expertise in VAT, excise, and customs.
- Excellent client-facing communication and presentation skills.
- Proven project management capabilities experience managing multi-country or complex engagements.
- Strong analytical skills, with ability to interpret tax laws and regulations in business contexts.
- Sound commercial awareness able to identify opportunities for indirect tax planning and efficiencies.
- Risk-conscious approach with focus on quality and compliance.
- Strong academic record and professional track record in indirect tax.
- Leadership qualities ability to manage projects and teams effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to work across multicultural environments and build relationships.
- Ability to handle high-pressure situations and tight deadlines while maintaining quality.
- Fluent English (spoken and written); Arabic skills are highly advantageous in KSA tax interactions and client relationships.
