Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Accounting

• Manage all VAT obligations: registration, periodic filings, reconciliations, and payment to ZATCA on time

• Handle Withholding Tax (WHT) calculations and filings for all applicable payments to non-residents

• Monitor changes in Saudi tax laws and regulations and assess their impact on EWCF operations

• Act as the primary contact for ZATCA audits, inquiries, and correspondence

• Manage e-invoicing compliance (FATOORAH Phase 2) and ensure systems are aligned with ZATCA requirements

Financial Operations & Accounting Support

• Support the Accounting Manager in day-to-day accounting operations (GL, AP, AR, accruals) from a compliance and controls perspective

• Review accounting entries and postings to ensure tax treatment is correctly applied (e.g., VAT, WHT)

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring tax-related accruals and provisions are accurately captured

• Provide guidance on the tax implications of transactions and flag compliance risks to the Accounting Manager and Director Finance

• Collaborate with the Accounting Manager, Treasury, FP&A, and Procurement to ensure data consistency and tax integrity

Financial Reporting & Internal Controls

• Prepare and review financial reports, tax schedules, reconciliations, and statutory submissions

• Ensure adherence to financial controls, approval matrices, and delegations of authority

• Identify and remediate control gaps related to both finance operations and tax exposure

• Support preparation of management reporting and board-level financial summaries

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with all local regulatory requirements including ZATCA, Ministry of Finance, and SAMA guidelines as applicable

• Maintain up-to-date finance and tax documentation, procedures, and audit trails

• Proactively identify tax risks and escalate material issues to the Director Finance

• Coordinate with external tax advisors and legal counsel on complex tax matters and disputes

Process Excellence & Team Support

• Drive continuous improvement of finance and tax processes and ERP / reporting systems

• Support and guide junior finance team members in daily operations and tax compliance tasks

• Act as a finance and tax point of contact for operational stakeholders across business units

• Escalate risks, issues, or deviations to the Director Finance promptly

Desired Candidate Profile

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, or related field

• 6+ years of experience in accounting, finance operations, and/or tax.

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on Saudi tax experience (VAT, WHT).

• Prior experience dealing directly with ZATCA.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of Saudi tax regulations (VAT, WHT, e-Invoicing / FATOORAH)

• Deep knowledge of IFRS accounting principles and financial reporting standards

• Practical experience with ERP / financial systems (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent)

• Familiarity with ZATCA online portals, e-filing platforms, and e-invoicing systems

• High attention to detail and strong ownership mindset with ability to manage multiple deadlines

• Analytical ability to assess tax risk and articulate implications clearly to management

• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally across business teams

• Fluency in English & Arabic required (bilingual proficiency essential for ZATCA correspondence)

• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CMA) strongly preferred

• Tax-specific certification (e.g., ZATCA Accredited Tax Agent, CTA) is a significant advantage