Tax Policy & Legislation Director

Purpose of Job

The job holder is responsible for assessing legislative framework employed at ZATCA to accordingly plan development and update ensuring awareness and involvement of relevant internal and external stakeholders, taking into consideration best national and international practices, paying attention to impact of newer treaties and legislations on framework, and implementing changes in an adequate manner.

Job Responsibilities

Strategy and Planning  

•    Contribute to the development of Zakat Tax Policy and Legislative Affairs business plan ensuring alignment with ZATCA strategy
•    Develop the operational plan for Tax Policy and Legislative Affairs in line with Zakat Tax Policy and Legislative Affairs business plan and Legal and Enforcement strategic plan 
•    Implement plans and provide input to enable achievement of Zakat Tax Policy and Legislative Affairs goals that support ZATCA’s overall strategic plans

Budget Management  

•    Discuss Zakat Tax Policy and Legislative Affairs budgeting requirements with top management and provide input to the budgeting process
•    Ensure effective utilization of Zakat Tax Policy and Legislative Affairs budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered
•    Investigate and propose implementing initiatives that result in positive financial impact for Zakat Tax Policy and Legislative Affairs and mitigates financial and operational risks

Legislative Framework Assessment  

•    Conduct research and identify best practices in the field of Tax treaties, laws and guidelines then check suggestions to improve ZATCA’s current legislative framework
•    Hold meetings with top management to gather feedback and input regarding improving current Tax legislative framework and accordingly derive relevant action plans
•    Oversee communication with Taxpayers, if needed, via discussion groups to elicit input that will aid in the development of legislative documents and guide action accordingly
•    Oversee the development/update of Tax legislative documents ensuring alignment to ZATCA guidelines and standards as well as conducted research input and internal feedback
•    Submit documents to the Vice Governor or General Manager for approval and ensure all feedback is appropriately integrated prior to final approval and sign-off
•    Review implications on ZATCA legislative framework resulting from changes in related tax treaties, laws and guidelines to approve list of amendments to be applied 
•    Review and endorse proposals and recommendations for implementation including issue overview, objectives and analysis results ensuring ZATCA strategic objectives and requirements are addressed
•    Approve a list of necessary or useful research resources

Legislative Framework Development and Update  

•    Oversee legislative framework updates to ensure identification and clarification of internal and external involved parties and provide recommendations to implement corrective actions when needed
•    Review and endorse list of policies, regulations, and guidelines to be developed or amended ensuring proper implementation of improvements based on research and feedback
•    Review and approve scope of work, methodology, work schedule and team members for the studies of legislative issues and clarify communication imperatives for smooth collection of data, discussions, and validations 
•    Monitor workshops with legal, policy and subject matter experts for input related to the development of legislative documents and intervene for further clarification if needed 
•    Oversee update of guidelines and policy documents based on research findings and updated policies and review ZATCA business requirement documents to ensure compliance

Job Details

Communication and Contacs

Education

•  Bachelor’s degree in Law, or equivalent is required
•  Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or equivalent is preferred 

Experience

An optimal of 8 years of relevant experience, with a preferred 3 years of experience in managerial level

Competencies