Accounting Specialist
at Careem Amman, Jordan 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 role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting Specialist to join our Finance
team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing the financial reporting,
accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes for Careem's Grocery
business. This position requires a strong understanding of financial principles, excellent
communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
What you'll do
Support with the 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. Ensure timely and accurate posting of AP invoices from vendors, ensuring a 3 way match is done Prepare detailed reconciliation between Careem and vendor’s data Provide assistance to vendors on queries related to AP/AR Create timely AR invoices and ensuring proper accounting the system Assist the business team with any finance and accounting-related activities. Provide financial insights and support to enhance business decision-making processes. Work closely with the tax team to ensure all invoices issued to and from the business are tax compliant in Saudi and Jordan. Stay updated on tax 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 Arabic speaker
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.
