Chalhoub Group Hiring for Senior Tax Associate Job at Dubai Full Time

Who we are

We are a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. With more than 600 stores, 300 brands and over 65 years of experience in the region, we have become a major player in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors, by offering service excellence to our partners and delighting all our customers. We are moving fast from a traditional distributor and retailer for luxury in the Middle East, to a hybrid retailer bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere.

To fuel the next stage of our growth we are looking to build a world class team. From physical retail through to supply chain and customer loyalty, we aim to use technology and data to continuously improve every aspect of our operations. We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey of exploring new horizons together.

What you’ll be doing

As Senior Tax Associate you will embed a culture of compliance in the Group’s commercial and finance operations.

Key Responsibilies:
1. Organisational:

• Ensure Group regulatory compliance department’s policies, processes and standard operating procedures are carried out appropriately by accounting and commercial departments

2. Operational:

• Advise the business in structuring transactions through tax technical analysis and providing solutions that are compliant with tax regulations
• Performing VAT health checks, VAT compliance procedures, issues identification and resolution, and monthly/quarterly VAT return filing covering the Group’s operations in the GCC ü Support with upcoming VAT implementation projects (Qatar, Kuwait or any other jurisdiction)
• Under the supervision of the tax manager, ensure that regulatory compliance department objectives are met
• Escalate complex problems to the relevant person to ensure case/issue is closed efficiently and in a timely manner
• Perform procedures to ensure core accounting processes of AP, AR, treasury etc. are compliant with VAT / tax / other policies and guidelines set by the Group
• Review transactions and documents to ensure compliance with VAT / tax / other regulations and escalate incorrect treatments
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills
• Represent the Group in communications with tax authorities when required during tax inspections and / or audits
• VAT and tax return preparation and filing
• Work on projects assigned by tax manager to improve compliance scorecard of the Group companies

What you’ll need to succeed

• Bachelors/university degree in a relevant field of study
• 3+ years of experience in a Tax Associate role – ideally within professional services or a MNC
• UAE/GCC tax experience is essential
• A UAE/GCC tax qualification/diploma would be beneficial
• Have good accounting knowledge to support with VAT reconciliations with accounting records
• Demonstrate good organisational and project management skills

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. To view all our perks and benefits, click here.