Accounting & Tax Associate

Accounting & Tax Associate Who We Are, AstroLabs, the Gulf's Leading Business Expansion Platform At AstroLabs, we specialize in facilitating high-growth companies' entry into the Saudi and UAE markets. We offer comprehensive growth services including business setup, co-working spaces, and recruitment, alongside programs developed with government and leading private sector partners to strengthen key regional sectors. As the market leader, having expanded 850+ companies into the UAE and 600+ companies into KSA, we are digitizing this industry, and our Accounting & Tax service line is a core part of that journey. We're growing a dedicated team to manage a portfolio of clients who have outsourced their KSA (and increasingly UAE) accounting & tax needs to AstroLabs. Who You Are, A Client-First KSA Tax Expert You're an experienced accounting & tax professional with a strong track record in the Saudi market, with hands-on experience across but not limited to VAT, Corporate Income Tax, Withholding Tax, and Transfer Pricing. You manage a multi-client portfolio with structure and diligence, and you're comfortable owning client relationships directly as a trusted advisor. UAE tax exposure is a plus. What You'll Do, Key Responsibilities Portfolio & Client Management Own end-to-end accounting & tax coordination for a dedicated portfolio of KSA clients who have outsourced their accounting & tax function to AstroLabs Act as the primary point of contact for portfolio clients, building trusted, long-term relationships Manage competing client deadlines with a structured, organized approach across the full portfolio Lead client onboarding, ensuring data collection, documentation, and process setup is clean and efficient Tax Compliance & Advisory Prepare and review VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), and Corporate Income Tax (CIT) filings for KSA clients Advise on and support Transfer Pricing matters and related documentation requirements Apply ZATCA regulations and e-invoicing requirements across client engagements Stay up to date on KSA regulatory and tax changes, flagging implications proactively to clients and internal stakeholders Support UAE client tax matters (VAT, Corporate Tax, E-Invoicing) as the UAE portfolio grows Accounting & Reporting Apply KSA accounting principles to day-to-day bookkeeping and reporting for portfolio clients Perform bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records Utilize ERP software to deliver all required client tasks Prepare client-ready financial reports and respond to ad hoc client queries Process & Team Contribution Contribute to building scalable internal processes as the service line grows Document best practices and support knowledge transfer within the team Partner with the sales team on scoping and technical input for prospective clients What You Bring, Skills & Experience Technical Tax Knowledge Strong command of KSA VAT, Corporate Income Tax, and Withholding Tax Hands-on Transfer Pricing experience Strong awareness of ZATCA regulations and e-invoicing practices Solid grasp of KSA accounting principles and general ledger management UAE tax exposure (VAT, Corporate Tax) is a strong plus Portfolio & Client Management Proven ability to manage a multi-client portfolio without dropping details Comfortable owning client relationships directly, not just processing requests Structured, diligent approach to competing deadlines and priorities Experience leading client onboarding and relationship setup Communication & Organization Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus) Highly organized, with strong documentation habits Proactive in flagging regulatory changes and their client implications Your Qualifications 4 to 6 years of experience in KSA accounting & tax Demonstrated experience working within the Saudi market is required Transfer Pricing experience is a major desirable skill and knowledge area A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Professional certification (e.g., SOCPA, ACCA, CPA) is a plus Why Join AstroLabs? Join a growing Accounting & Tax service line at the region's leading business expansion platform, owning a real client portfolio from day one. You'll work across a dynamic, mission-driven team spanning Saudi, UAE, and Lebanon, with room to shape processes as the service line scales and deepen your expertise across both KSA and UAE tax regimes. Locations Beirut Remote status Fully Remote