Senior Associate – Tax

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT

For over six decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. The Group, in its endeavour to excel as a hybrid retailer, has reinforced its distribution and marketing services with a portfolio of eight owned brands and over 300 international brands in the luxury, beauty, fashion, and art de vivre categories. More recently, the Group expanded its expertise into new categories of luxury watches, jewellery, and eyewear.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken with the customer at heart. Be it constantly reinventing itself or focusing on innovation to provide luxury experiences at over 750+ experiential retail stores, online and through mobile apps, each touch point leads to delighting the customer.

Today, Chalhoub Group stands for 14,000 skilled and talented professionals across seven countries, whose cohesive efforts have resulted in the Group being ranked third in the Middle East and first in Saudi Arabia as a Great Place to Work®.

To keep the innovation journey going, the Group has set up “The Greenhouse”, which is not just an innovation hub, but also an incubator space and accelerator for start-ups and small businesses in the region and internationally. This is just one of the several initiatives taken by the Group to reinvent itself, catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. The Group has also been embedding sustainability at the core of its business strategy with a clear commitment towards people, partners and the planet, and by being a member of the United Nations Global Compact Community and signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles.

What you’ll be doing    
We are seeking a Senior Tax Associate with experience in indirect and withholding taxes to join our team in Jordan. As a Senior Tax Associate, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with VAT and withholding tax laws and regulations. You will work closely with internal tax teams and external stakeholders to analyse tax data, prepare tax returns, and provide strategic tax planning advice.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage indirect tax compliance: Prepare review and ensure accurate and timely filing of indirect tax returns, including the preparation of required tax forms and documentation.

2. Stay up-to-date with tax laws and regulations: Monitor changes in indirect and withholding tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for tax optimization.

3. Conduct tax research and analysis: Analyse complex tax issues related to indirect and withholding tax and provide recommendations to the Business on how to comply with the relevant tax regulations.

4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with finance, legal, and accounting departments to gather relevant tax information and ensure accurate reporting of indirect and withholding taxes.

5. Assist in tax audits and inquiries: Support tax audits and inquiries related to indirect and withholding tax, including preparing necessary documentation and responding to tax authorities’ queries.

6. Develop and maintain tax documentation: Maintain accurate records and documentation related to indirect and withholding tax compliance, ensuring proper documentation for tax filings and audits.

7. Adhere to and promote compliance with the Chalhoub Group’s Tax Governance, control and risk management Policy: Assist in compliance with the group’s tax governance, control and risk management policy to optimize indirect and withholding tax compliance obligations and minimize tax risks.

8. Stay informed about industry best practices: Continuously update knowledge of industry trends and best practices related to indirect and withholding tax compliance to enhance tax compliance processes and identify potential areas of improvement.

What you’ll need to succeed  

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in indirect tax and/or withholding tax compliance and planning, preferably in a corporate tax or Big 4 environment.

3. Strong knowledge of indirect and/or direct & withholding tax laws and regulations, including a deep understanding of tax treaties and international tax implications.

4. Proficient in tax software and Microsoft Excel. Experience with ERP systems is a plus.

5. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex tax issues and provide strategic recommendations.

6. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

7. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

8. Professional certification such as CPA or CMA is a plus.

  

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.  

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.