Overview
Zakat Studies Expert Jobs in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
Title: Zakat Studies Expert
Company: Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
Location: Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Purpose of Job
Jobholders at this level are responsible for leading work activities and working autonomously with minor direction towards predetermined long-term objectives. Jobholders might act as internal consultants and facilitators through providing guidance to deliver and perform operational activities. Their main operational role includes facilitating and ensuring the proper application of Zakat laws and policies in line with other internal and external policies, suggesting amendments when necessary.
Job Resposiblites
Queries Processing
Receive internal queries related to Zakat policies and regulations and accordingly ensure proper and prompt responses and resolutions
Provide advisory services for simple inquiries in the field of implementing/understanding Zakat policies and laws as well as Zakat accounting principles, clarify ambiguities, and accordingly provide solutions and recommendations
Forward complex inquiries to Zakat Research, Studies or Laws & Policies functions for further resolution
Enablement
Maintain and frequently update Sharia Research and Studies related FAQ databases, in close coordination with Zakat Research/Studies functions, to improve overall advisory services
Evaluate incoming queries and requests, assess public understanding of Zakat principles, and accordingly conduct needed meetings to provide to management with related data
Collect awareness needs and support in defining awareness strategy to guarantee that changes in Zakat policies/laws are conveyed effectively
Develop training/ awareness content with needed tools, materials and guides ensuring alignment with best practices and national trends
Conduct awareness campaigns and training sessions with related stakeholders in order to provide them with the necessary assistance on appropriate Zakat principles and practices
Monitor the effectiveness of Zakat trainings and awareness initiatives and accordingly develop needed reports highlighting discrepancies and improvement actions
Represent the agency in business meetings with other authority sectors or other government agencies
Organization and Operations
Follow all relevant policies, processes and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner
Help in solving escalated problems and provide needed support for junior team to ensure work is carried out in an efficient manner
Escalate complex problems to the relevant person to ensure cases/issues are closed properly
Perform other duties as requested
People Management
Train junior staff on the different job activities to ensure transfer of know-how, when applicable
Provide clear direction, prioritize tasks, assign and delegate responsibility, and monitor the workflow of subordinates/ junior staff
Support junior staff or direct reports in order to execute their duties according to set policies and processes
Job Details
Communication and Contacs
Eductaion
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or equivalent is required
Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or equivalent is preferred
Experience
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Competencies
Communication – Developing
Professionalism – Proficient
Knowledge of Zakat – Advanced
Project Management – Proficient
Research Methodologies and Principles – Advanced
Results Oriented – Proficient
Customer Focus – Proficient
Zakat Policy Making – Proficient
Change Enabler – Developing
Zakat Awareness – Advanced
