ZAKAT & Income Tax Studies Expert

Overview

Job Responsibilities

• Zakat & Direct Tax Cases Technical and Accounting Studies Development
• Request required documents/ data from relevant stakeholders within specified period to prepare and study case files
• Prepare case files and ensure data entered are complete and error free to guarantee in-depth revision of file
• Correct errors of data entered into the case files based on information available (including the number of items disputed and physical errors)
• Study accurately and objectively case files arising out of fines imposed by ZATCA on plaintiff highlighting reasons behind imposition of fines and provide Committees with studies in a timely manner
• Study accurately and objectively case files arising out of direct tax/zakat assessment imposed by ZATCA on plaintiff highlighting reasons behind imposition of due tax ratio from an accounting standpoint and provide Committees with studies in a timely manner
• Prepare accurate studies for consultation requests made by members of 1st Instance Committees during deliberation
• Develop direct tax/zakat accounting opinion on tax laws and regulation subjects
• Develop accurate and timely periodical and customized reports for Section and submit to management
• Document and update the section’s information and data periodically in its relevant database
• Report issues to management and develop action plans providing recommendations for effective resolution/ improvement
• Organization and Operations
• Follow all relevant policies, processes and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner
• Help in solving escalated problems and provide needed support for junior team to ensure work is carried out in an efficient manner
• Escalate complex problems to the relevant person to ensure cases/issues are closed properly
• Perform other duties as requested

People Management

• Train junior staff on the different job activities to ensure transfer of know-how, when applicable
• Provide clear direction, prioritize tasks, assign and delegate responsibility, and monitor the workflow of subordinates/ junior staff
• Support junior staff or direct reports in order to execute their duties according to set policies and processes

Job Details

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or equivalent is required
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent is preferred

Experience

Customer Focus - Proficient