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
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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.