Tax Associate providing full - service tax preparation and compliance support at Berkowitz Pollack Brant. Assisting with corporate, international, and wealth tax groups in a client - focused environment.
About the role
- Indirect Tax Professional managing end-to-end indirect tax compliance for the Gulf region. Leading strategic tax projects and ensuring e-invoicing compliance across multiple entities in KSA and UAE.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage end-to-end indirect tax compliance, including filing VAT returns for multiple entities across KSA, UAE, Oman, and Bahrain.
- Manage the full lifecycle of the UAE E-invoicing project and monitor ongoing KSA ZATCA e-invoicing compliance and technical mappings.
- Oversee the UAE B2B2C transition project, ensuring accurate import VAT controls, P&L splits, and inter-group contract alignments.
- Act as the primary technical point of contact for tax authorities, external advisors, and internal stakeholders regarding marketplace VAT rules.
- Manage the Deemed Supplier regime, including monitoring seller VAT registrations and validating B2C invoice records for marketplace liability.
- Control source data from ERP and reporting systems to ensure accurate statutory reporting and weekly invoicing compliance for all business models.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Tech, Finance, Legal) on business expansion projects, contract reviews, and supplier onboarding.
- Provide day-to-day tax advisory on complex matters such as warehouse operations, customs, marketing compliance, and COD incidents.
Requirements
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, or a related field; professional tax or accounting certification is highly preferred.
- Extensive experience in indirect tax (VAT) management, specifically within the GCC region and the e-commerce/marketplace sector.
- Deep technical knowledge of KSA ZATCA requirements and UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) legislations.
- Proven track record in managing large-scale tax technology projects, including e-invoicing implementations and ERP system integrations.
- Strong ability to analyze complex tax data and translate legislative changes into operational business requirements.
- Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is a significant advantage for managing authority relationships.
- Experience in handling tax audits and responding to complex inquiries from both tax authorities and marketplace sellers.
Benefits
- Hybrid working model with flexibility: a schedule that helps you find the right balance between flexibility and team bonding, including work-from-abroad opportunities and a summer working model.
- Personalised training allowance and learning opportunities: Use your annual budget for any training or conference of your choice, explore our Learning Management System (LMS) anytime, and join in-person learning sessions offered throughout the year.
- Responsibility from day one: Take full ownership from the start in a culture where every voice is heard and valued.
- A diverse, international team: Collaborate with global peers across our offices in Berlin, Amsterdam, Dubai, and beyond, in a startup-spirited and collaborative environment.
- Opportunities to grow with the best: Tackle meaningful challenges, develop through hands-on experience, and grow with the support of expert guidance and global mentoring.
- Meaningful connections beyond tasks: Be part of team rituals, events, and social activities that help us stay connected and inspired.
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