Job description

The EMEA Corporate Tax Manager - Vice President (Corporate Income Tax and VAT) operates within the EMEA Corporate Tax team and is responsible for leading day-to-day corporate income tax and Value Added Tax (VAT) affairs for legal entities across the GCC region from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role supports tax compliance, advisory services, and strategic tax initiatives across the region while partnering closely with the regional tax lead for MENA, who is based in Dubai. The position requires collaboration with stakeholders across lines of business, Finance, and Management to assess new business initiatives, corporate reorganizations, and operational changes from corporate income tax and VAT perspectives. Responsibilities include managing relationships with tax authorities, supporting and leading tax audits, enquiries, and information requests, and ensuring that the organization remains compliant with evolving tax regulations and obligations across GCC jurisdictions. The role requires continuous monitoring of tax regulatory developments in the GCC and translating regulatory changes into practical implementation plans, governance controls, and operational processes that ensure corporate tax and VAT compliance readiness. The position contributes to establishing governance expectations and maintaining alignment with corporate tax governance and tax risk management frameworks while promoting consistent compliance controls and documentation standards. The role also involves preparing detailed analyses, tax memos, and communications that clearly articulate tax issues, options, and recommendations for senior stakeholders. The position coordinates with external tax advisors and collaborates closely with the broader EMEA Corporate Tax team to ensure consistent tax compliance outcomes and support multi-jurisdictional tax initiatives. Additional responsibilities include driving process improvements in tax operations to strengthen compliance, documentation quality, and audit readiness while maintaining governance and risk alignment for corporate taxes and VAT obligations. The role requires monitoring and managing multiple tax projects simultaneously while maintaining accountability and transparency in project delivery. Technical capabilities include knowledge of GCC tax regulations, corporate income tax and VAT advisory, tax authority processes including Saudi regulatory requirements, and understanding of finance and ERP systems that support tax compliance and reporting workflows. The role also requires proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word for tax analysis, documentation, reporting, and communication.