Manager Tax & Compliance

Team: Finance

Activity: Full-time

Role grade: Manager (6)

Direct reports: 0

Indirect reports: 0

Reporting to: Finance Director

Role location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Purpose: As Manager Tax & Compliance at the Esports Foundation, you will be responsible for managing all tax affairs, regulatory compliance, and finance operations, ensuring accurate accounting, timely financial and tax reporting, and robust internal controls. Reporting to the Director Finance, the role serves as the primary interface with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) and other regulatory bodies, while overseeing day-to-day finance operations including GL, AP, AR, and month-end closing. The role drives tax planning, compliance excellence, and continuous process improvement across the organization, in alignment with IFRS, Saudi tax law, and Esports Foundation’s internal policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Accounting

• Manage all VAT obligations: registration, periodic filings, reconciliations, and payment to ZATCA on time

• Handle Withholding Tax (WHT) calculations and filings for all applicable payments to non-residents

• Monitor changes in Saudi tax laws and regulations and assess their impact on EF operations

• Act as the primary contact for ZATCA audits, inquiries, and correspondence

• Manage e-invoicing compliance (FATOORAH Phase 2) and ensure systems are aligned with ZATCA requirements

Financial Operations & Accounting Support

• Support the Accounting Manager in day-to-day accounting operations (GL, AP, AR, accruals) from a compliance and controls perspective

• Review accounting entries and postings to ensure tax treatment is correctly applied (e.g., VAT, WHT)

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring tax-related accruals and provisions are accurately captured

• Provide guidance on the tax implications of transactions and flag compliance risks to the Accounting Manager and Director Finance

• Collaborate with the Accounting Manager, Treasury, FP&A, and Procurement to ensure data consistency and tax integrity

Financial Reporting & Internal Controls

• Prepare and review financial reports, tax schedules, reconciliations, and statutory submissions

• Ensure adherence to financial controls, approval matrices, and delegations of authority

• Identify and remediate control gaps related to both finance operations and tax exposure

• Support preparation of management reporting and board-level financial summaries

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with all local regulatory requirements including ZATCA, Ministry of Finance, and SAMA guidelines as applicable

• Maintain up-to-date finance and tax documentation, procedures, and audit trails

• Proactively identify tax risks and escalate material issues to the Director Finance

• Coordinate with external tax advisors and legal counsel on complex tax matters and disputes

Process Excellence & Team Support

• Drive continuous improvement of finance and tax processes and ERP / reporting systems

• Support and guide junior finance team members in daily operations and tax compliance tasks

• Act as a finance and tax point of contact for operational stakeholders across business units

• Escalate risks, issues, or deviations to the Director Finance promptly

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, or related field

• 6+ years of experience in accounting, finance operations, and/or tax.

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on Saudi tax experience (VAT, WHT).

• Prior experience dealing directly with ZATCA.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of Saudi tax regulations (VAT, WHT, e-Invoicing / FATOORAH)

• Deep knowledge of IFRS accounting principles and financial reporting standards

• Practical experience with ERP / financial systems (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent)

• Familiarity with ZATCA online portals, e-filing platforms, and e-invoicing systems

• High attention to detail and strong ownership mindset with ability to manage multiple deadlines

• Analytical ability to assess tax risk and articulate implications clearly to management

• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally across business teams

• Fluency in English & Arabic required (bilingual proficiency essential for ZATCA correspondence)

• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CMA) strongly preferred

• Tax-specific certification (e.g., ZATCA Accredited Tax Agent, CTA) is a significant advantage

Benefits

• Relocation support

• Transportation allowance

• Competitive compensation

• Housing allowance

• VIP medical insurance

• Opportunity to work on a new exciting project with a group of passionate professionals. You will get the freedom to excel and make a real impact

Diversity disclaimer

Our mission is to build a diverse organization where our members, regardless of background or identity, have a sense of belonging. We genuinely believe that thanks to creating a collaborative environment where different perspectives are valued, we can achieve more. Together, we want to reshape the boundaries of what is achievable in the esports domain.