Senior Associate - Tax

About This Role

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT

For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.

Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work certification in several markets.

Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.

What you'll be doing

The Senior Associate – Tax manages key aspects of Transfer Pricing compliance and documentation across multiple markets including UAE, KSA, Qatar, Jordan.

The role reviews tax-sensitive transactions, supports tax audits, performs reconciliations, and prepares draft tax filings.

This position requires stronger technical understanding of tax rules (including OECD TP guidance), analytical skills, and the ability to support Business Units on tax-related queries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tax Compliance & Filings (Three tier documentation):Preparation of Transfer Pricing Disclosure Forms in line with local regulations.
• End-to-end preparation of Local File and Master File documentation in accordance with OECD and local country guidelines.
• Support in preparation of Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) and related notifications.
• Pillar Two Support: Assist with Pillar Two calculations for tax filings, accounting and management reporting.
• Technical Tax Support

Maintenance and implementation of Group TP Policy

Support analysis of tax implications for business scenarios

Assist in interpreting tax regulations and summarizing impacts

• Reporting & Analytics

Prepare tax compliance reports, reconciliations, and variance analyses

Support preparation of tax packs and management summaries

Track tax KPIs and compliance timelines

• Governance, Controls & Audits

Maintain complete documentation for internal and external audits

Monitor internal controls over tax-sensitive processes

Support tax risk assessments and remediation actions

What you’ll need to succeed

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, or Finance (Preference for CA and CPAs)

3–5 years of experience in transfer pricing compliance and corporate tax roles.

Technical Skills

Strong Excel and reconciliation skills

Understanding of GCC TP, corporate tax laws and accounting disclosures

Pillar Two knowledge would be an add-on.

Tax Knowledge – Applies TP and Pillar Two rules for relevant jurisdiction

Analytical Thinking – Performs reconciliations and variance analyses

Attention to Detail – Ensures accuracy in tax filings and data

Communication – Provides clear guidance to stakeholders

Collaboration – Works with Finance, Accounting, and external advisors

Problem-Solving – Resolves tax discrepancies effectively

Process Discipline – Ensures strong adherence to compliance requirements

What we can offer you

With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.

Using GenAI in Your Application Process

To support a fair and consistent experience for all candidates, we ask that assessments and interviews are completed independently and without assistance from generative AI tools. This ensures we understand your strengths, your thinking, and how you approach real situations.

We Invite All Applicants to Apply

It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.