Tax Lead

Role Overview

Tax Lead at Tamer Group, responsible for managing tax compliance, regulatory submissions, and audit coordination across Zakat, VAT, Withholding Tax, and Transfer Pricing.

Role Purpose

To ensure accurate, timely, and compliant tax filings and reporting across all tax jurisdictions and obligations, while maintaining strong relationships with regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Zakat, VAT & Withholding Tax

• Prepare and submit accurate and timely annual Zakat returns in accordance with the latest ZATCA guidelines and updates.
• Ensure proper calculation and review of monthly VAT and Withholding Tax (WHT) returns.

Regulatory Compliance & Audits

• Coordinate, prepare, and respond to ZATCA audits and assessments, including Zakat, VAT, and WHT inquiries.
• Coordinate and compile documentation for Local Content audits and actively communicate with relevant authorities, external auditors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution and compliance.

Transfer Pricing

• Handle Transfer Pricing requirements and ensure timely submission of related documentation in accordance with ZATCA regulations.

Financial Integration & Reporting

• Collaborate with internal, group holding, and subsidiary teams to ensure accurate GL accounting and reflect tax impacts on the financial statements.
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring proper tax provisioning and reconciliations.
• Provide management with timely and accurate tax-related reports.

Regulatory Updates & Policy

• Ensure ongoing compliance with tax regulations and company policies.
• Stay updated on changes in tax laws, IFRS, IAS, and their application within the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CA, or CPA preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in accounting and taxation, preferably in the pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry.
• In-depth knowledge of KSA tax regulations, including Zakat, VAT, Withholding Tax, and Transfer Pricing.
• Familiarity with IFRS and IAS standards.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficient in both English and Arabic.