وظيفة مساعد مدير - الضرائب غير المباشرة شاغرة لدى جرانت ثورنتون السعودية في الرياض

Grant Thornton Saudi Arabia is a leading professional services firm with a strong and growing presence across the Kingdom. We work with a diverse portfolio of Saudi and international organisations, combining deep local market knowledge with the capabilities and reach of the Grant Thornton global network.

Our continued growth creates exciting opportunities for ambitious professionals to build their careers with us, gain exposure to complex client matters, work closely with senior leaders and clients, and take on meaningful responsibility as they progress.

We are seeking an Assistant Manager of Indirect Tax to join our Riyadh team. The role will manage client engagements across VAT, Real Estate Transaction Tax (RETT), excise tax and related indirect tax matters, delivering high-quality advisory and compliance services across Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC.

This is a client-facing opportunity for an experienced tax professional to combine strong technical expertise with commercial insight, build trusted client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of our Indirect Tax practice.

Key Responsibilities

Client Delivery and Advisory

• Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of VAT returns, ensuring full compliance with local tax laws and filing deadlines.
• Lead the efficient and successful delivery of indirect tax engagements, providing clients with clear, practical, and commercially focused advice.
• Provide VAT advisory services on complex transactions, business restructures, and cross-border operations.
• Advise clients on legislative changes, VAT implications, and potential risks to ensure proactive compliance and planning.
• Identify VAT considerations for outbound and inbound investments in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC region.
• Develop a strong technical understanding of GCC Customs Law and its application across member states.

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain trusted client relationships, offering strategic tax insights that support business growth.
• Act as the primary day-to-day contact for key clients, ensuring timely responses and proactive communication.
• Contribute to client retention and business development by identifying new service opportunities and supporting proposals and presentations.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Manage and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams across service lines to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Ensure compliance with Grant Thornton’s quality standards, ethics, and risk management procedures.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
• Relevant professional qualification preferred (e.g., SOCPA, VAT specialist, ACCA, CPA, CTA, or equivalent).

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in indirect tax/VAT, ideally within Saudi Arabia.
• Previous experience with a Big Four or international accounting firm is highly desirable.
• Proven track record in VAT advisory and compliance for corporate clients.

Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English (Arabic is an advantage).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a client-focused and collaborative mindset.