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.