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
The job holder of this position is responsible for leading the Finance function of a defined Business Unit, analyzing risks and guiding the business, to assist in measurement, planning and forecasting of activities and implications on income statement and balance sheet. The job holder of this position will also be responsible for developing, interpreting and implementing financial planning, budget and control for the business unit.
You will be expected to:
- Manage Month-End Close & Financial Reporting for all Joint Ventures
- Lead JV consolidation overview on a monthly basis, including Budget and Forecast processes
- Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and variance analyses
- Close coordination with cross functional teams (such as Treasury, Accounting and Group Finance) to ensure accuracy of monthly trial balance
- Drive continuous processes improvements and automation to reduce timelines and improve efficiency
- Act as the primary point of contact for all financial reporting matters, external auditors, and internal stakeholders
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with JV partners to ensure alignment, transparency, and mutual trust
- Assist in the annual audit process for all Joint Ventures, coordinating with 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
- Manage and mentor the team supporting professional development while fostering the right team culture
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Commercial, etc.) to ensure end-to-end alignment in support of the JVs.
What you’ll need to succeed
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or any related field
- CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification would be a plus
- 7+ years of experience in accounting/financial reporting, ideally with exposure to Joint Ventures, Shared Services, or Group Finance functions with at least 3 years in a managerial role
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
- 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.
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.
