Accounting Lead

Summary

Join Careem's Vertical Accounting Team as a Senior Accountant. You will manage end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, ensuring accuracy and timely resolutions. Responsibilities include financial reporting and analysis, leveraging Power BI and advanced Excel skills for data-driven insights and process optimization. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical accounting background, 5+ years of relevant experience, and advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field; CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification is a plus. Careem offers a unique work environment with flexible work arrangements and various benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, with strong expertise in AP & AR functions
• Technical expertise in accounting principles and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Index-Match, Macros, etc.)
• Strong experience in Power BI for financial reporting and analysis
• Familiarity with ERP systems and accounting software
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end AP & AR processes, ensuring accuracy in invoicing, collections, and payments
• Reconcile vendor and customer accounts, resolving discrepancies and ensuring timely follow-ups
• Monitor aging reports and implement effective collection strategies
• Collaborate with internal teams to maintain efficient financial operations
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations and journal entries
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support financial decision-making
• Ensure compliance with IFRS
• Leverage Power BI knowledge to interpret financial data and enhance reporting efficiency
• Utilize Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Index-Match, Macros, etc.) for data analysis and financial modeling
• Optimize financial processes through automation and data-driven insights
• Assist in the implementation and enhancement of ERP systems to improve financial reporting

Preferred Qualifications

CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification

Benefits

• 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