INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT

For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.

Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work® certification in several markets.

Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.

What you'll be doing  

To lead and oversee all financial reporting and management activities across the Group’s Joint Venture portfolio, serving as a highly visible and strategic point of contact between Chalhoub Group and its JV partners. In this role, you will ensure the delivery of accurate, timely, and insightful financial reports, while fostering strong collaborative relationships and proactively managing escalations. You uphold the highest standards of financial governance and transparency, directly influencing strategic decision-making and reinforcing the strength and trust of our joint venture partnerships.

 - Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Lead and coordinate the month-end close processes for all Joint Ventures under the scope of the Reporting team.

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., IFRS/GAAP).
• Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and variance analyses.

• Close coordination with cross functional teams to ensure accuracy of monthly trial balance.
• Drive continuous improvements in close processes to reduce timelines and improve efficiency.

 - JV Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for all financial reporting matters with JV partners, external auditors, and internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with JV partners to ensure alignment, transparency, and mutual trust.
• Present financial results, SLAs and insights to stakeholders and leadership teams with clarity and confidence.

• Manage escalations, resolve issues promptly, and drive proactive communication; address and resolve accounting-related inquiries from stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.

 - Audit & Compliance

• Assist in the annual audit process for all Joint Ventures, coordinating with external auditors, internal teams, and JV partners.
• Maintain compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.

 - Team Leadership & Development:

• Manage and mentor a team of accountants, ensuring proper workload distribution and professional development.
• Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Monthly reviews of Balance sheet schedules to ensure accuracy and timely resolution of aged balances

 - Service Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Proactively monitor service levels, identify areas for improvement, and ensure the highest standards of service delivery to JV partners.
• Track, report, and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) and SLAs, taking corrective actions when needed.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Commercial, etc.) to ensure end-to-end alignment in support of the JVs.
• Contribute to system enhancements, process optimization initiatives, and automation projects to drive efficiency and accuracy.

What you’ll need to succeed  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• 7-10+ years of experience in financial reporting, ideally with exposure to Joint Ventures, Shared Services, or Group Finance functions.
• At least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience with month-end close and financial reporting for multiple entities.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
• Experience in managing external stakeholders, building relationships, and handling escalations with diplomacy and professionalism.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to operate in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

What we can offer you  

With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality.  We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.  

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.  

We Invite All Applicants to Apply

It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.