Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier than ever to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Careem is led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has created earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of over 50 million customers, and built a platform for the region’s best talent to thrive and for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.
About the team
You will have the chance to be part of the Vertical accounting function which provides accounting and controllership guidance to all Careem Verticals, you'll get a chance to be involved in different financial processes and develop strong analytical skills.
What you'll do
Financial Reporting:
- Lead the financial reporting responsibilities for Careem’s B2B business.
- Oversee monthly financial closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Provide sensitive financial data to key stakeholders in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with various departments to ensure all financial data is accurate and up-to-date.
Accounts Payable & Receivable Management:
- Manage the AP and AR functions for four markets across various clients and suppliers.
- Perform timely reconciliation of accounts, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately.
- Communicate effectively with clients and suppliers to resolve any discrepancies.
- Issue invoices and create Credit and Debit notes as required.
Support Business Teams:
- Assist the business team with any finance and accounting-related activities.
- Provide financial insights and support to enhance business decision-making processes.
Tax Compliance:
- Work closely with the tax team to ensure all invoices issued to and from the business are VAT compliant in the four markets.
- Stay updated on VAT regulations and ensure adherence to all relevant tax laws.
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com) with a specialization in Accounting.
- Professional qualification from an accounting body (e.g., ACCA, ICAEW, etc.).
- Work experience of 3-5 Years
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in managing financial reporting, AP, and AR processes.
- Strong understanding of VAT compliance and regulations in multiple markets.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with Oracle Fusion
- Proficient in Excel
What we’ll provide you
We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:
- Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.
- Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.
- Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
- Work 4 days a week in office & 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)
- Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.
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Last updated on Aug 26, 2024