VAT Expert(Strategic Planning)

3 days ago

Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah, Qatar John & James, Chartered Accountants Full time 72,000 - 108,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

VAT Policy Support

  • Supports translating VAT policy into clear operational procedures and guidelines.
  • Oversees the drafting VAT manuals, rulings, and taxpayer guidance documents.
  • Monitors international VAT developments and provides documented input for policy updates.
  • Provides internal technical input and coordinates with Taxpayer Guidance and Service Centers to ensure consistent VAT interpretation and communication across the Customer.

Implementation & Operations

  • Supports the definition and documentation of VAT processes (registration, filing, payments, refunds, appeals) in coordination with operational owners, ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment with strategic and policy frameworks.
  • Coordinates with IT & Digital teams to ensure VAT system readiness and data accuracy.
  • Provides direct support on system testing and business rules validation.
  • Supports VAT go-live and subsequent system upgrades.

Compliance & Risk Management

  • Supports establishing VAT compliance controls and risk frameworks.
  • Assists development of taxpayer compliance practices, identifying gaps and supporting corrective measures.
  • Supports coordination and preparatory alignment with VAT audit and enforcement teams, providing analytical inputs, process insights, and contextual information to ensure consistency with strategic objectives and planned initiatives.

Monitoring & Reporting

  • Collects and analyzes VAT data to assess compliance levels and operational effectiveness.
  • Prepares reports on VAT KPIs, risks, and issues for review by the VAT Head.
  • Contributes to mid-year and annual reviews of VAT outcomes.

Capacity Building & Taxpayer Support

  • Contributes to and supports training initiatives in collaboration with relevant departments, providing technical VAT expertise and ensuring consistency of content on VAT processes and compliance requirements.
  • Provides technical VAT support, escalating complex cases to the VAT Head.
  • Supports communication campaigns to raise VAT awareness among taxpayers.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Preferred qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, Economics, Finance, or a related field.

· Master's degree in Taxation, Economics, or Public Administration preferred.

· Professional certification in Taxation or VAT (e.g., CTA, ACCA, CPA, GCC VAT Diploma) is an advantage.

Preferred experience

· 16+ years' experience in VAT or other indirect taxes.

· Hands-on experience with VAT compliance, operations, or taxpayer services.

· Strong understanding of GCC VAT frameworks and international VAT/GST models.

· Demonstrated support for tax reform initiatives and operational rollout.

Technical & Other Skills

· Solid knowledge of VAT processes and compliance controls.

· Strong analytical and reporting skills with ability to interpret VAT data.

· Proficiency in drafting operational procedures and taxpayer guidance.

· Effective communication and training skills, with ability to explain VAT concepts clearly.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: QAR7, QAR9,000.00 per month

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