Overview

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

General Tax Consulting

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

About the Role

We are looking for high-caliber professionals to join our growing Indirect Tax team in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. This role is based in Khobar and specifically we are searching for senior associates to join our Middle East Indirect Tax Practice – Indirect Taxes for us cover Value Added Tax, Customs Duty, Excise Tax and Real Estate Transaction Tax as well as electronic invoicing.

As a Senior Associate, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality indirect tax advisory and compliance services, while also supporting engagements across the wider GCC region. You will have the opportunity to work on complex and high-impact client matters involving tax planning, advisory, e-invoicing, and disputes.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Deliver technical VAT and RETT advisory services to clients across various sectors. 

  • Support the drafting of clear, concise, and accurate tax advice, memos, and client communications. 

  • Conduct tax impact assessments for real estate and other complex transactions. 

  • Work closely with engagement teams to identify indirect tax opportunities and risks. 

  • Liaise with tax authorities on client matters, including registration, rulings, and responses to queries. 

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, and operations. 

  • Help mentor junior staff and support knowledge sharing within the team. 

Candidate Requirements 

  • Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in VAT and/or RETT within a consulting firm or an in-house tax/finance function. 

  • Solid understanding of the KSA VAT and RETT Legislations. 

  • Proven experience in preparing advisory deliverables, technical memos, and correspondence with clients and authorities. 

  • Practical exposure to e-invoicing regulations and tax technology is a plus. 

  • Strong communication skills (both written and verbal in English; Arabic is a plus). 

  • Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CTA) or progress toward one is preferred. 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Tax, Communication, Corporate Tax Planning, Creativity, Customs Brokerage, Customs Regulations, Customs Tariffs, Customs Valuation, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Indirect Tax, Indirect Tax Controversies, Input Value Added Tax (VAT), Intellectual Curiosity, International Taxation, Learning Agility, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Tax Accounting {+ 12 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date

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About PwC Middle East

At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.