Tax Accountant
SGS
وصف الوظيفة
Role Overview
Tax Accountant at SGS, based in KSA and Bahrain. The role ensures full tax compliance and accurate tax reporting for SGS entities in these jurisdictions, supporting corporate tax governance, VAT compliance, withholding tax, and statutory reporting in line with local regulations and global SGS policies.
Company Overview
SGS is the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. The company operates a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories with 99,600 employees worldwide, working to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Role Purpose
To maintain full tax compliance and deliver accurate tax reporting for SGS operations in KSA and Bahrain, managing VAT, withholding tax, corporate income tax and statutory obligations while ensuring alignment with local regulations and global SGS tax policies.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Compliance & Reporting
- Prepare and submit VAT returns in compliance with ZATCA regulations (KSA) and Bahrain NBR requirements.
- Handle withholding tax calculations, filings, and reconciliations.
- Support corporate income tax and Zakat computations where applicable.
- Ensure timely submission of all statutory tax filings.
Accounting & Reconciliations
- Maintain accurate tax ledgers and ensure proper posting of tax-related journal entries.
- Perform monthly tax account reconciliations (VAT payable, withholding tax payable, etc.).
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
Regulatory & Advisory Support
- Monitor changes in tax legislation in KSA and Bahrain and assess impact on business operations.
- Provide guidance to finance and operational teams on tax implications of transactions.
- Support tax audits, assessments, and queries from tax authorities.
Audit & Documentation
- Prepare documentation for internal and external audits.
- Maintain proper tax records, supporting schedules, and compliance files.
- Assist in responding to audit queries and resolving discrepancies.
Process Improvement
- Support automation and improvement of tax reporting processes.
- Ensure alignment with SGS global tax policies and internal controls.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent preferred).
- 5–10 years of tax or accounting experience in a multinational or large organization.
- Strong knowledge of KSA VAT (ZATCA) and Bahrain tax regulations.
- Experience in VAT, withholding tax, and financial reporting.
- Experience in multinational companies (preferably inspection, services, or industrial sectors).
- Exposure to GCC tax environment (KSA, Bahrain, UAE).
- Experience in audit support and financial compliance reporting.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong Excel and ERP system skills (SAP/Oracle preferred).
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.