Junior Accounting & Tax Associate – Contract-Based

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 (we’ve recently celebrated expanding 850+ companies to the UAE and 600+ companies to KSA), , we are on a journey of digitizing this industry - and we’d like you to be a part of making this happen by joining our team in Saudi Arabia! Our vibrant Riyadh office serves as the heart of our organization, hosting over half of our workforce.

We’re launching a new Accounting & Tax service line to further support our growing portfolio of clients — and we’re looking for a rising finance talent to join us on this journey.

Who You Are – A Detail-Oriented Team Player Who Is Eager to Learn

We’re hiring a Junior Accounting & Tax Associate on a 6-month contract to support the launch of our new Accounting & Tax service line, with a strong chance of full-time employment based on performance.

You’re an ambitious junior accounting professional with a solid grasp of accounting fundamentals and a hunger to grow in the KSA tax and regulatory landscape. You’re proactive, eager to learn, and thrive in fast-moving, collaborative environments. You’re looking for a role where you can learn by doing — and one that could turn into something bigger.

What you’ll do - Key Responsibilities

You’ll work closely with our Saudi-based white-label Accounting & Tax partner, shadowing bookkeepers and tax consultants across live engagements to absorb hands-on knowledge. You’ll also work with AstroLabs’ Chief of Staff on internal management and operations of the service line as well as its impending launch plan for when it’s developed as an in-house capability. 

Shadowing & Knowledge Transfer

• Support white-labeled accounting & tax engagements with our KSA partner

• Shadow consultants and absorb technical and operational know-how

• Document and transfer processes, best practices, and tools to the AstroLabs team

• Contribute to building scalable internal processes for future service delivery

• Assist with financial exercises under the Chief of Staff

Accounting & Tax Readiness

• Apply KSA accounting principles to day-to-day tasks

• Apply ZATCA regulations and e-invoicing requirements

• Perform book keeping duties for KSA clients

• Prepare for future involvement in VAT, WHT, and CIT filings

• Perform bank reconciliations and to ensure all records accuracy in financial records.

• Assist in preparing financial reports, statements, and summaries.

Why Join AstroLabs?

Be part of building a brand-new service line from the ground up, working with a dynamic, mission-driven team across Saudi, UAE, Lebanon, and beyond. You'll learn directly from top consultants in KSA and gain deep exposure to regional tax frameworks, with a strong potential for full-time employment after the contract period.

Apply now and help shape the future of AstroLabs’ Accounting & Tax solutions across the Gulf.

What You Bring – Skills & Experience

• Good command of accounting principles and general ledger knowledge

• Strong awareness of ZATCA regulations & e-invoicing practices

• Strong organizational skills; ability to transfer knowledge clearly

• Fast learner with a passion for building something new

Your Qualifications

• 1 - 4 years of experience in financial services or a regional Group with presence in KSA

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting

• Exposure to KSA Accounting regulations & practices