About Salla
Salla is a leading e-commerce platform empowering businesses to build, manage, and scale their online stores. We are driven by innovation, customer success, and operational excellence.
About The Role
We're looking for a detail-driven
Associate - Tax to join our Finance team. In this role, you will ensure compliance with Saudi tax and zakat regulations, support reporting and filings, and play a key role in maintaining strong financial controls—especially in VAT and e-invoicing (FATOORAH).
What You'll Do (Daily / Monthly / Annual):
- Review company documents to ensure compliance with Tax and Zakat laws (including VAT, WHT, etc.)
- Ensure vendor invoices are fully compliant with Input VAT regulations
- Coordinate, prepare, and respond to ZATCA audits and assessments, including Zakat, VAT, and WHT inquiries
- Accurately prepare and file Tax, Zakat, VAT, and WHT returns in a timely manner
- Ensure proper settlement of all direct and indirect taxes and reporting to authorities
- Review all direct and indirect tax matters and ensure full compliance
- Coordinate with external tax consultants on an ad-hoc basis
- Prepare required documentation for transfer pricing
- Complete responses and schedules in preparation for tax audits
- Prepare reports, presentations, and analyses on an ad-hoc basis
- Develop and recommend improvements to tax processes and policies to strengthen internal controls
- Provide support to the Finance function on an ad-hoc basis
- Responding to ZATCA in regards to E-invoicing
E-Invoicing (FATOORAH)
- Review outgoing invoices to confirm accuracy of VAT amounts, tax treatment, buyer/seller data, and perform the needed corrections
- Ensure correct classification of invoices (standard tax invoice, simplified invoice, debit/credit notes)
- Verify that invoices are generated sequentially and uniquely as required by ZATCA
- Monitor the invoice transmission status (cleared, rejected, pending) in the system
- Reconcile e-invoicing data with VAT returns to ensure no gaps or duplicates
- Identify errors or inconsistencies and coordinate corrections with the concerned departments
- Respond to ZATCA e-invoicing inquiries or notices regarding invoice validity
- Prepare documentation for audits related to VAT, invoicing process, and ERP controls
- Support internal and external auditors by providing required e-invoice data
- Identify gaps in the e-invoicing process and recommend enhancements
- Work with vendors or IT to optimize system performance and eliminate recurring issues
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (mandatory)
- Professional certification e.g., VAT Specialist (preferred)
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in tax, zakat, or a similar role within Saudi Arabia
- Demonstrated knowledge of KSA tax regulations (VAT, WHT, Zakat), evidenced by:
- Direct involvement in tax compliance activities
- Practical application in day-to-day operations
- Proven experience in preparing and submitting VAT and WHT returns in KSA
- Strong data accuracy skills with the ability to prepare and review reports and filings with a high level of precision and reliability
- Ability to prepare and deliver clear reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
- Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint، etc.)
- Experience using Excel for data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting
