Tax Advisor

Job description / Role

About the Role:

Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking.

Join WSP, and you'll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise and working on projects that transform society for all of us.

We seek a senior Saudi national taxation manager to manage statutory audits and tax compliance and tax reporting activities of the Middle East business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

WSP welcomes applications for part time and flexible working and would be happy to discuss potential options with you as part of your application.

A typical week would include:
* Ensure the Middle East business is fully compliant with local rules and regulations and corporate tax, withholding tax and VAT returns are submitted on time.
* Review and assess all material transactions from a tax perspective and ensure that tax risks and mitigations are effectively communicated to management.
* International tax professional with good working knowledge of all taxes - direct, indirect and employment - and transfer pricing.
* Able to self-manage and meet deadlines through planning, organization and persistence
* Maintain compliance trackers and develop review programs/checklists
* Facilitate resolution of tax assessments, by ensuring all data is readily available to support tax positions taken
* Evaluate risks of uncertain tax positions and recommending provisions deemed necessary
* Manage Statutory audit and tax fees and authorizing payment
* Advise on tax implications of business transactions and provide solutions to reduce tax cost
* Advise on cross-border transactions with emphasis on permanent establishment risks, withholding tax implications, registration requirements and availability of treaty relief
* Assist in corporate restructuring and provide support in acquisitions
* Provide financial information and ratios required for bids
* Keep the business informed of tax issues and analyze impact of legislative changes
* Ensure proper recognition of current and deferred taxes
* Coordinate with Group Tax Manager for reporting requirements
* Coordinate information requirements with local finance teams and external auditors
* Understand transfer pricing and disclosure requirements
* Assist in legal entities consolidation/reduction exercise, acquisitions and restructuring

Requirements

We'd love to hear from you if you have:
* CA/CPA (or equivalent) Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
* Relevant experience of over 10 years with a multinational organization (preferably professional services), part of it being with a Big 4 accounting firm.
* Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)
* Knowledge of Middle East tax laws and regulations, practices and procedures
* Strong knowledge of accounting and finance
* Ability to develop creative, defensible and advantageous tax results within the boundaries of tax legislation
* Proficient in Microsoft applications

What if we can?

You'll be joining a diverse and passionate group of individuals including engineers, scientists, technicians, consultants and academics, who work together to provide the most effective and sustainable solutions for our clients.

What if we can?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP - we can!

About us:

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important - be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring.? Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

About the Company

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With 36,000 talented people in more than 500 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.