VAT Specialist
Job Title: VAT Specialist
Sector / Department: President Sector | Strategic Planning & Quality (Strategic Planning Section)

Job Summary

The VAT Specialist supports the Authority's Value Added Tax (VAT) function under the Strategic Planning Section Head. The role provides technical and operational support across policy translation, process design, system readiness, compliance controls, and performance monitoring to help ensure a reliable, efficient VAT operation.

Key Responsibilities

VAT Policy Support: Translate VAT policy decisions into operational procedures, workflows, and guidance. Oversee and contribute to drafting VAT manuals, private rulings/clarifications, and public-facing guidance (FAQs, circulars). Monitor international VAT/GST developments and propose updates to procedures and content.
Implementation & Operations: Support the definition and documentation of VAT processes (registration, filing, payments, refunds, appeals) in coordination with process owners. Coordinate with IS & Digital Transformation to validate rules, master data, and integrations. Execute testing scenarios and business-rule validation, log defects, and follow through to resolution. Support VAT go-live activities, cutover tasks, and readiness checklists.
Compliance & Risk Management: Support the establishment of VAT compliance controls (segregation, approvals, audit trails) and risk indicators. Assist in developing risk-based treatments (nudge letters, targeted education, referrals) and preparing case packs/playbooks for VAT risk themes in coordination with Risk and Audit teams.
Monitoring & Reporting: Collect and analyze VAT operational and compliance data (filing timeliness, payment behavior, refund cycles, exception rates). Prepare periodic KPI and risk reports with observations and recommended corrective actions. Contributes to mid-year and year-end reviews of VAT outcomes.
Capacity Building & Taxpayer Support: Deliver targeted training to internal teams on VAT procedures, system use, and control points. Provide technical VAT support on cases and escalate complex matters to the Section Head. Support awareness campaigns to improve taxpayer understanding and compliance.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate with Policy & Legislation, Taxpayer Affairs, Returns & Filing, Revenue, and Compliance functions. Work with external stakeholders to gather feedback on the usability of VAT processes.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, Economics, Finance, or a related field. Postgraduate qualifications (e.g., Master’s in Taxation, Economics, or Public Administration) and professional certifications (e.g., CTA, ACCA, CPA, GCC VAT Diploma) are advantageous.
Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree: Minimum 9 years of experience.
- Master’s Degree: Minimum 8 years of experience.
- PhD / Doctorate: Minimum 5 years of experience.
- Preferred: 9+ years of experience in VAT/indirect tax across policy support, operations, compliance, or taxpayer services within a public sector or regulatory environment.
Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with VAT processes (registration, filing, payments, refunds) and control design. Familiarity with GCC VAT frameworks and international VAT/GST models. Ability to document processes/business rules and plan tests. Strong analytical, data manipulation, KPI reporting, and cross-functional coordination skills.

VAT Specialist Job Title: VAT Specialist Sector / Department: President Sector | Strategic Planning & Quality (Strategic Planning Section)

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VAT Specialist
Job Title: VAT Specialist
Sector / Department: President Sector | Strategic Planning & Quality (Strategic Planning Section)