Job description:
Purpose of the Job
The role will support indirect tax compliance activities across GCC jurisdictions while assisting local finance teams and business stakeholders in managing VAT-related obligations, assessing compliance risks, and ensuring adherence to evolving tax regulations.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting VAT reporting, reconciliation, audits, and advisory activities while collaborating with local stations and cross-functional teams to strengthen tax controls and mitigate indirect tax risks.
Job Description
VAT Compliance & Reporting
Support the preparation, review, and submission of periodic VAT returns across GCC jurisdictions, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman.
Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of VAT calculations, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Review VAT transactions and assist in identifying potential compliance gaps, reporting issues, and process improvement opportunities.
Reconcile VAT balances against accounting records, including VAT, revenue, and expense general ledger accounts.
Support the validation and monitoring of input VAT recovery and input tax credit mechanisms.
Compliance Risk Assessment & Controls
Assist in assessing VAT compliance risks across local stations and business operations.
Support the implementation and monitoring of internal controls to improve VAT compliance and reduce exposure to tax risks.
Review business transactions from a VAT perspective and escalate potential risks or compliance concerns where required.
Assist local finance teams in addressing VAT-related operational and compliance challenges.
Tax Advisory & Stakeholder Support
Provide first-level support on VAT and indirect tax queries from local stations and business stakeholders.
Support the interpretation and application of GCC VAT legislation and regulatory updates.
Assist in evaluating the VAT implications of business activities, transactions, and operational processes.
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🏢 Aramex
📍 Mumbai