Tax Audit Specialist(Large Taxpayer Indirect Audits)

Key Responsibilities

Case Intake & Planning

• Reviews assigned audit cases and follows the defined scope, risk indicators, and priorities provided by the Compliance Risk & Data Analytics function, taking into account taxpayer history and previous audit outcomes.
• Prepares and maintains audit plans, information requests, and sampling strategies aligned to risk factors identified during case allocation (e.g., zero-rating, place-of-supply, mixed-use).
• Uses provided datasets and risk insights from the Compliance Risk & Data Analytics teams to focus audit testing effectively.

Fieldwork & Evidence Testing

• Examines VAT returns, ledgers, invoices, contracts, and import/export documentation; reconciles returns to books and sub-ledgers to verify reporting accuracy and payment compliance.
• Performs walkthroughs of processes and controls; executes sample and targeted tests on high-risk transactions.
• Verifies refund claims and input-tax credits for eligibility, apportionment, and documentation sufficiency.

Technical Analysis & Adjustments

• Assesses complex issues (group/branch arrangements, exemptions, zero-rating, place-of-supply) using applicable provisions and guidance.
• Drafts calculation schedules and proposed adjustments with clear legal and factual support.
• Prepares draft audit assessments or position papers and penalty recommendations as permitted by law and established audit procedures.

Refund Verification & Fraud Indicators

• Tests high-materiality refunds; applies anomaly checks (supply-chain breaks, rapid refund cycling, high-risk counterparties).
• Traces transactions and counterparties to detect carousel or artificial arrangements; escalates suspected fraud to the investigations team.
• Assists with recovery and offset actions for disallowed or over-claimed amounts.

Reporting & Case Closure

• Compiles complete working papers, evidence logs, and audit trails that meet review and litigation standards.
• Prepares draft findings letters, records taxpayer representations, and supports finalization of positions; ensures timely case closure in line with SLAs.
• Captures sustained outcomes and lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

• Coordinates with Legal Affairs on technical positions and documentation sufficiency.
• Supports collaboration with SME Indirect Audits or Investigations on linked parties or cross-cases as needed.
• Contributes sector notes, checklists, and examples to update audit manuals and training content.

Monitoring & Insights

· Monitors assigned audit metrics (e.g., yield, cycle time, refund denials) and provides updates on progress.

• Feeds insights to Tax Compliance Risk & Data Analytics for rule calibration and to Policy & Legislation on observed gaps or ambiguities.
• Flags clusters of similar risks suitable for campaign- or project-based audits.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Preferred qualifications

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

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

Preferred experience

· 9+ years’ experience in indirect tax audits, including large/complex groups and refund verification.

· Hands-on testing of high-risk VAT areas and preparation of defensible adjustment schedules and determinations.

· Experience collaborating with analytics, investigations, and legal teams on complex cases.

Technical & Other Skills

· Proficiency in audit techniques, sampling, reconciliations, and evidence management.

· Ability to analyze transactional data, detect anomalies, and link returns to ledgers.

· Clear written analyses and calculations; confident in presenting positions and handling representations.

· Strong coordination, planning, and case-management skills with attention to cycle time and quality.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: QAR8,000.00 - QAR10,000.00 per month