Tax/VAT manager

LG Electronics Saudi Arabia LLC

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• Lead all tax-related activities, ensuring full compliance with Zakat, VAT, Corporate Tax, and related regulations.
• Assist with **monthly closing** and **year‑end financial audit**, providing accurate and timely tax information.
• Perform **general ledger (GL)** and **financial statement analysis** to ensure correctness and compliance.
• Manage **long‑term overdue accounts** and resolve tax‑related discrepancies.
• Ensure adherence to **company policies**, internal controls, and financial procedures.
• Prepare the **year‑end tax provision** and **corporate tax returns** (e.g., T2, T106, Zakat, Corporate Income Tax).
• Handle **VAT preparation and filing** (GST/QST/PST or local VAT returns, depending on jurisdiction).
• Support **transfer pricing reviews** and audits when applicable.
• Assist with **government authorities’ audits**, including Corporate Income Tax, GST/QST/PST, and VAT.
• Oversee **custom duties** management and ensure accurate reporting.
• Monitor and manage **environmental handling fees** and related compliance.
• Prepare tax analyses and respond to queries from business units across the company.
• Submit the **reporting package** to HQ (e.g., FX variance analysis, inventory & fixed assets reconciliation).
• Perform **ad‑hoc reporting** and tax-related projects as required.
• Conduct **internal accounting controls assessments** (CATS – Control Assessment Tracking System for external auditors).
• Approve **vendor account setups** from a tax compliance perspective.

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• **10+ years of total tax experience**, or **minimum 4 years of hands‑on Zakat experience**.
• Strong knowledge of **Zakat, VAT, Corporate Income Tax**, and other indirect taxes.
• Experience preparing and filing **corporate tax returns** and **VAT submissions**.
• Strong analytical skills in **financial statements**, GL review, and reconciliations.
• Experience in managing **tax audits** with government authorities.
• Hands-on experience with **custom duties** and tax compliance processes.
• Solid understanding of **internal controls**, risk management, and audit procedures.
• Proficiency in **Excel** and financial reporting systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• **Nice If You Have**

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• Experience in **transfer pricing** documentation and audit support.
• Knowledge of **environmental handling fees** regulations.
• Experience working in **multinational companies** with HQ reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with **CATS** or other internal control assessment systems.
• Professional certifications such as **SOCPA, CPA, CMA, ACCA**, or a Tax‑related certification.
• Experience in **ERP systems** (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.