VAT Expert; Strategic Planning

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John & James, Chartered Accountants

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Key Responsibilities

VAT Policy Support

• Supports translating VAT policy into clear operational procedures and guidelines.
• Oversees the drafting VAT manuals, rulings, and taxpayer guidance documents.
• Monitors international VAT developments and provides documented input for policy updates.
• Provides internal technical input and coordinates with Taxpayer Guidance and Service Centers to ensure consistent VAT interpretation and communication across the Customer.

Implementation & Operations

• Supports the definition and documentation of VAT processes (registration, filing, payments, refunds, appeals) in coordination with operational owners, ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment with strategic and policy frameworks.
• Coordinates with IT & Digital teams to ensure VAT system readiness and data accuracy.
• Provides direct support on system testing and business rules validation.
• Supports VAT go-live and subsequent system upgrades.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Supports establishing VAT compliance controls and risk frameworks.
• Assists development of taxpayer compliance practices, identifying gaps and supporting corrective measures.
• Supports coordination and preparatory alignment with VAT audit and enforcement teams, providing analytical inputs, process insights, and contextual information to ensure consistency with strategic objectives and planned initiatives.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Collects and analyzes VAT data to assess compliance levels and operational effectiveness.
• Prepares reports on VAT KPIs, risks, and issues for review by the VAT Head.
• Contributes to mid-year and annual reviews of VAT outcomes.

Capacity Building & Taxpayer Support

• Contributes to and supports training initiatives in collaboration with relevant departments, providing technical VAT expertise and ensuring consistency of content on VAT processes and compliance requirements.
• Provides technical VAT support, escalating complex cases to the VAT Head.
• Supports communication campaigns to raise VAT awareness among taxpayers.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Preferred qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, Economics, Finance, or a related field.

· Master's degree in Taxation, Economics, or Public Administration preferred.

· Professional certification in Taxation or VAT (e.g., CTA, ACCA, CPA, GCC VAT Diploma) is an advantage.

Preferred experience

· 16+ years' experience in VAT or other indirect taxes.

· Hands‑on experience with VAT compliance, operations, or taxpayer services.

· Strong understanding of GCC VAT frameworks and international VAT/GST models.

· Demonstrated support for tax reform initiatives and operational rollout.

Technical & Other Skills

· Solid knowledge of VAT processes and compliance controls.

· Strong analytical and reporting skills with ability to interpret VAT data.

· Proficiency in drafting operational procedures and taxpayer guidance.

· Effective communication and training skills, with ability to explain VAT concepts clearly.

Job Type: Full-time

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