Tax & Legal Services - Corporate Tax - Associate (Beirut)

About Us

With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future. 

Line of Service Overview

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.

Business Unit Overview

As a Tax Associate, you will contribute to tax compliance and advisory engagements, assist in preparing corporate tax returns and calculations, payroll and social security calculations, value-added-tax and support research on tax legislation and regulatory developments. You will work alongside experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic and evolving tax environment. You are expected to have strong technical tax expertise, hands-on experience in Lebanese corporate tax compliance and advisory and a solid accounting or tax academic background.

How You’ll Contribute

•    Support the preparation and review of corporate income tax, withholding tax, and VAT returns, calculations, and filings in line with applicable tax laws and regulations.
•    Assist in delivering tax advisory services across corporate tax, WHT, and VAT matters, including technical research and analysis.
•    Prepare technical tax memos, reports, and supporting documentation for client engagements.
•    Support responses to tax authority queries, audits, and assessments related to corporate tax, WHT, and VAT.

What You’ll Bring

Technical Skills

Must Have

• Prior experience in a professional services environment (audit, tax, advisory).
• Strong accounting skills, including the ability to read and interpret financial statements, trial balances, transactional flows, P&L analyses, and cash‑flow movements.
• Good understanding of Lebanese corporate tax compliance processes, including returns, filings, and statutory deadlines. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in tax filings.
• Ability to prepare corporate tax computations and reconciliations based on accounting data.
• Experience in tax research and interpretation, with the ability to understand how legislation applies in practice and prepare summaries, alerts, and client‑ready explanations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, tax computations, reconciliations, data analysis).
• Ability to use AI‑based tools for tax computations, report drafting, and research efficiency.
• Ability to communicate technical matters clearly and concisely to internal teams and clients.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to identify issues early and flag risks.

Good to Have

• Knowledge of double tax treaties and familiarity with OECD guidelines.
• Experience working with multiple clients and managing competing deadlines.

How You’ll Make a Difference

At PwC Midde East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviors of The PwC Professional framework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.

Why You’ll Love Working at PwC

At PwC Middle East, you’ll find more than just a job - you’ll build a meaningful career, supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well-being, balance, and personal growth. You’ll have access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity. Are you ready to make a difference by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially here. Discover more about Life at PwC Middle East.