Specialist, Tax
Job purpose
Perform the accounts tax activities efficiently, in a timely manner and quality standards as per the defined policies and procedures to achieve departmental operational plans and developments.
Functional responsibilities
VAT:
Prepare monthly VAT audit plan.
Prepare VAT return report.
Perform VAT audit according to the sampling criteria.
Perform the audit timely and with high quality.
Coordinate with all departments to get the sample documents.
Obtain the needed approvals on the VAT return.
Submit VAT return report draft on GAZT website.
Ensure VAT payments are transferred to GAZT account on time.
Report any non-compliant transaction with VAT regulations with the analysis of the reason and the preventive action.
Reply to inquiries of departments received by phone and email.
Coordinate with all departments to ensure that GAZT audit requirements are timely and correctly met.
Continuously review and monitor the adequacy of systems, procedures and other relevant records to ensure compliance with VAT regulations.
Understand the operations of the business, policies, procedures, and accounting records to ensure correct and timely compliance with tax legislation.
Participate in the enhancement of ERP systems to facilitate tax compliance.
Identify risk areas which can impact on the timely and accurate compliance with tax laws and use the appropriate communication channels to escalate issues.
Collaborate and coordinate the VAT consultation process on time.
Check for any notification from GAZT on a daily basis.
Prepare audit report on a monthly basis.
Withholding tax (WHT):
Prepare monthly WHT audit plan.
Prepare WHT return report.
Collect WHT data from all divisions.
Analyze the differences of WHT.
Perform WHT audit of all documents timely and with high quality.
Coordinate with all departments to get the sample documents and clarifications on all unclear transactions.
Get the needed approvals on the WHT return.
Submit WHT return report draft on GAZT website.
Ensure WHT payments are transferred to GAZT account on time.
Report any non-compliant transaction with WHT regulations with the analysis of the reason and the preventive action.
Prepare monthly and yearly WHT report.
Reply to inquiries of departments received by phone and email.
Zakat:
Prepare Zakat report according to GAZT template.
Coordinate with all departments to gather the required information, documents, and reports correctly and on time.
Prepare the needed documents to get Zakat payment approval.
Ensure Zakat payments are transferred to GAZT account on time.
Follow up to get Zakat certificate before 29 of April.
Follow up with GAZT regarding assessment operations.
General responsibilities
HR proficiency:
Ability to obtain updated soft skills and technical skills related to the job.
Delivery:
Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.
Problem-solving:
Solve any related problems that arise and escalate any complex operational issues.
Quality:
Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.
Business process improvements:
Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities as much as possible.
Compliance:
Comply with related policy and procedures and work instructions.
Health, safety, and environment:
Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products and services.
Qualification
Bachelor in Accounting and Finance or any relevant field
Experience
2 to 4 years
Skills
Accounting best practices
Accounting methods
Accounting principles
Accounting rules/guidelines
Accounting systems
Excise taxes
Financial analysis
Financial planning
Financial reporting
Sales and license taxes
Tax accounting
Tax analysis
Tax authorities
Tax compliance
Tax law
Tax return preparation