Overview
Indirect Tax Litigation Section Manager Jobs in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
Title: Indirect Tax Litigation Section Manager
Company: Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
Location: Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Purpose of Job
The job holder is responsible for assessing and investigating ZATCA complex indirect tax legal cases while developing related legal documents, handling the representation of ZATCA in courts and negotiating settlements ensuring ZATCA’s legal rights and reputation are preserved at all times.
Job Resposiblites
Job Details
Strategy and Planning
- Implement and ensure the achievement of ZATCA's strategy, aspirations and Indirect Tax Litigation specific objectives
- Provide input to identify Indirect Tax Litigation required projects to meet future demands
- Implement plans and provide input to enable achievement of Indirect Tax Litigation goals that support ZATCA’s overall strategic plans
Budget Management
- Participate in Indirect Tax Litigation annual budgeting cycle and process
- Manage Indirect Tax Litigation efficiently and within budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered
Complex Cases
- Receive and assess indirect tax legal cases in coordination with concerned sectors and divisions to identify all requirements and implications
- Receive relevant documentation and work with concerned entities when needed to investigate committed infringements
- Develop statements of claim, counterstatements, warning letters and responses on legal matters in order to maintain ZATCA’s legal rights and reputation
- Provide necessary studies for the mitigation of recurrent infringements and decide on all preventive actions to be taken
- Build understanding of legal issues, risks and obligations through advice, communications and trainings in order to gradually increase awareness
- Follow appropriate legal policies and practices in order to manage the indirect tax legal obligations and legal risks effectively
- Provide accurate and timely advice to all areas of the organization on generic and complex indirect tax legal matters to avoid legal issues
Court Representation
- Represent ZATCA in cases raised in favor or against the authority before judicial bodies, committees and governmental authorities
- Negotiate settlements with employees and external entities involved in lawsuits against ZATCA (excluding settlements related to audit and collection) and represent ZATCA in court where necessary
- Coordinate with outsourced legal experts when applicable to manage cases related to the committees
- Develop formalities regarding the settlement of disputes and handle the implementation of the legal clauses
People Management
- Participate in the identification and recruitment of key talent
- Guide, mentor and support direct reports in order to execute duties according to set policies and processes
- Perform on-the-job training for direct reports and provide feedback
Communication and Contacs
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, or equivalent is required
- Master’s degree in Legal Studies, or equivalent is preferred
Experience
An optimal of 7 years of relevant experience, with a preferred 2 years of experience in managerial level
Competencies
Research and Analysis – Advanced
Professionalism – Proficient
Collaboration and Communication – Proficient
Operational Excellence – Proficient
Develop Teams – Proficient
Litigation – Advanced
Legal Advisory – Advanced
Leading by Example – Proficient
Strategic Thinking – Developing
Investigation – Advanced
Results Oriented – Proficient
Customer Focus – Proficient
Broad Taxation Awareness – Advanced
Enablement of Change and Innovation – Proficient