Tax Audit Specialist(SME Taxpayer Indirect Audits)

Key Responsibilities

Case Intake & Planning

• Reviews assigned cases and follows defined audit scope and priorities based on SME risk indicators and taxpayer history.
• Prepares and maintains audit plans, information requests, and sampling strategies aligned to SME-specific risk factors (e.g., documentation sufficiency, zero-rating, place-of-supply).
• Uses datasets and risk insights provided by the Compliance Risk & Data Analytics teams to focus audit testing effectively.

Fieldwork & Evidence Testing

• Examines VAT returns, ledgers, invoices, contracts, and related financial documents to confirm completeness and accuracy.
• Performs walkthroughs and executes testing procedures on accounting and record-keeping practices under senior guidance.
• Verifies refund claims and input-tax credits for eligibility, apportionment, and compliance with approved documentation standards.

Technical Analysis & Adjustments

• Assesses issues typical to SMEs such as timing differences, proof of export/zero-rating, and mixed-use apportionment.
• Prepares draft calculation schedules, summaries, and working papers to support findings with factual and legal references.
• Assists in preparing draft determinations and penalty recommendations, submitting for review and approval by senior auditors or section heads.

Refund Verification & Fraud Indicators

• Applies and interprets system-generated anomaly checks relevant to SMEs (e.g., refund-to-turnover ratios, rapid claim cycles, high-risk supplier links) where not already automated.
• Identifies and escalates unusual transaction patterns or discrepancies to senior auditors or the Investigations Unit.
• Supports follow-up actions with Collections for recovery or offset of over-claimed refunds as directed.

Reporting & Case Closure

• Compiles complete working papers, evidence logs, and audit trails that meet internal review and documentation standards.
• Assists in drafting findings letters, recording taxpayer representations, conducting closing discussions, and finalizing assessments within required timelines.
• Documents lessons learned and suggests improvements in SME audit procedures and documentation quality.

Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

• Coordinates with Legal Affairs to confirm technical interpretations and documentation sufficiency.
• Supports collaboration with Large Taxpayer and Investigations units on related-party or cross-case issues when applicable.
• Contributes practical examples and feedback to update audit manuals, templates, and checklists under supervision.

Monitoring & Insights

• Monitors assigned audit metrics (e.g., yield, cycle time, refund denials) and provides updates on progress.
• Shares observations with the Compliance Risk & Data Analytics teams to help refine selection parameters and identify emerging non-compliance patterns.
• Highlights recurring SME issues or risk themes for inclusion in audit campaigns or awareness activities.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Preferred qualifications

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

· Professional certification in taxation or audit (e.g., CTA, ACCA, CPA, CIA) is an advantage.

Preferred experience

· 9+ years' experience in indirect tax audits, with a focus on SMEs and refund verifications.

· Proven ability to prepare defensible determinations and assist in resolving disputes or compliance reviews.

· Experience collaborating with analytics, investigations, and legal teams to execute risk-based audits.

Technical & Other Skills

· Strong understanding of VAT audit methodologies, sampling techniques, and evidence management.

· Ability to analyze transactional data, identify anomalies, and trace records across systems.

· Clear written communication and analytical skills; capable of drafting defensible findings and adjustments.

· Effective organization, case management, and time management skills with attention to audit quality and accuracy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: QAR8, QAR10,000.00 per month