Senior Tax Associate – Indirect Tax

Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Luxury Retail

Join Chalhoub Group, the Middle East’s leading luxury retail partner, and play a key role in strengthening tax compliance across a dynamic, multi-country operation.

As a Senior Tax Associate, you will support the Group’s indirect tax function by ensuring VAT compliance across GCC and regional markets. You will partner closely with finance, legal, digital, and commercial teams to embed a culture of tax awareness while balancing regulatory requirements with commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file accurate VAT returns for UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, and Egypt on a monthly/quarterly basis.

• Reconcile sales, purchases, and tax adjustments across entities.

• Monitor VAT regulatory updates across the GCC and support implementation of legislative changes.

• Conduct VAT health checks and review contracts/agreements for tax implications.

• Analyze transaction flows and provide advisory support to business units.

• Manage VAT audits, assessments, and authority enquiries.

• Draft internal tax alerts and guidance notes on regulatory developments.

• Deliver tax awareness sessions and support Group-wide training initiatives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across finance, legal, digital, buying, and brand teams.

Candidate Requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience in indirect tax, preferably within retail or multinational environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or related field.

• Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, or VAT specialization) preferred.

• GCC VAT experience is advantageous.

• Strong understanding of VAT legislation and its practical business application.

• Ability to interpret tax law pragmatically and align compliance with commercial realities.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

• Proactive, agile, and solution-oriented mindset.

• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced retail environment.

What’s on Offer

At Chalhoub Group, you will benefit from:

• Career progression and internal mobility opportunities.

• Learning and development programs.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.

• Healthcare coverage.

• Child education contribution.

• Flexible and remote working policies (role dependent).

• Exclusive employee discounts across luxury brands.

The Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunity for all applicants.

About the Company

Founded in 1955, Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury in the Middle East. Headquartered in Dubai, the Group operates across eight countries with over 16,000 employees, managing hundreds of retail stores and partnering with over 400 international brands. With sustainability and innovation at its core, the Group is a member of the United Nations Global Compact and has pledged to achieve Net Zero by 2040.