Kawthar AlAzzani
Khobar,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Experienced Tax and Zakat Executive with strong expertise in VAT, Zakat, and Income Tax. Skilled in handling tax compliance, preparing returns, and resolving disputes. Comfortable working with senior management to optimize tax strategies and ensure smooth operations while maintaining compliance with all relevant tax regulations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Tax and Zakat Specialist
Al-Othman Holding Company
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
2021.02 - 2026.04
- Review incoming data and file objection letters against ZATCA
- Prepare monthly VAT, Zakat, and Income Tax reports for senior management, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Actively participate in Tax Committees, resolving tax violations and disputes in collaboration with the Department Manager.
- Provide consulting services on Zakat, Income Tax, and VAT, helping implement tax planning strategies.
- Handle VAT and Withholding Tax objections and ensure timely resolutions.
- Review and manage Zakat and tax calculations for the Al-Othman Holding Group, ensuring correct provisions.
- Prepare, submit, and track Zakat and tax returns for the Group, ensuring Zakat & Tax certificates are issued promptly.
- Conduct studies and analysis of Zakat and Tax assessments, optimizing tax strategies.
- Oversee the preparation and submission of monthly and yearly Withholding Tax returns, ensuring proper certification.
- Handle Transfer Pricing filings in compliance with regulations.
- Ensure timely updates of ZATCA legal records and maintain organized documentation.
- Stay updated on tax regulations through continuous research and study.
Tax Accountant
Al-Othman Holding Company
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
2016.09 - 2020.12
- Prepared and submitted Zakat and tax declarations for all Al-Othman Holding Group companies, including 30 subsidiaries.
- Ensured timely procurement of Zakat certificates for subsidiaries, ensuring full compliance with local tax laws.
- Analyzed and reviewed Zakat and Tax assessments and provided detailed reports and recommendations.
- Managed the preparation and submission of monthly and yearly Withholding Tax returns, obtaining WHT certificates.
- Offered consulting services on Zakat, tax planning, and compliance issues.
Internship trainer
Al - Othman Holding Company
Al Khobar
2015.06 - 2016.08
Education
Bachelor of Science - Financial Accounting
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Dammam, Eastern Province 2011.09 - 2016.05
Skills
- Effective communication
- Resilience under pressure
- Risk Assessment
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
Affiliations
- Enjoying a good book or podcast, especially on topics like business or self-improvement
- Staying active through team sports and physical activities
Courses and seminars
- Certificate of Attendance: PWC Value Transfer Pricing Workshop — February 2019
- Certificate of Attendance: Naseba Value Added Tax in GCC Workshop — February 2018
- Certificate of Attendance: KeyPoint Value Added Tax Practicalities Workshop — September 2017
- Certificate of Completion: Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants VAT Specialist Course
- Tamkeen VAT Specialist Program 2022
- Tamkeen New Zakat Law Course Program 2024
Timeline
Senior Tax and Zakat Specialist
Al-Othman Holding Company
2021.02 - 2026.04
Tax Accountant
Al-Othman Holding Company
2016.09 - 2020.12
Internship trainer
Al - Othman Holding Company
2015.06 - 2016.08
Bachelor of Science - Financial Accounting
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
2011.09 - 2016.05