Indirect Tax Litigation Section Manager

Purpose of Job

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