Accountant

Job Description

Who are we?

As the region’s leading local tech organization, we’re proud to say that we have been delivering for millions of people right across MENA for the past 18 years.

We were founded in Kuwait in 2004, and acquired by Delivery Hero (DHER) in 2015. This gives us a unique outlook - local knowledge with global expertise. It also allows us to innovate, create, and bring new technologies for the betterment of the MENA region, such as q-commerce, sustainable packaging, cloud kitchens, autonomous delivery vehicles, robots, and drones.

Today, we deliver hundreds of millions of food orders, grocery items, and other products per year, to our customers in nine countries throughout the region with more than 4,500+ employees! Our food delivery business works with over 27,000 brands and almost 50,000 branches.

Our q-commerce concept, talabat mart (121 Stores), now delivers groceries to customers in Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE in 30 minutes or less! Our philosophy is to ensure we do what is suitable for our ecosystem- our customers, partners, people, riders, and the communities in which we operate.

Role Summary

As an Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What’s On Your Plate?

• Financial Record Maintenance: Accurately record day-to-day financial transactions using accounting system and maintain organized and up-to-date financial records.
• Inventory: Preparing sales, purchases, stock adjustment entries at month-end closing as well as weekly reconciliation of purchases transactions and stock adjustments transactions.
• Fixed Assets: Review the monthly depreciation entry, Record the additions during the month and record the disposals during the month.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable: Preparing the supplier reconciliation for both trading and non-trading suppliers.
• Ensuring timely processing of invoices for AR and payments for AP.
• Bank Reconciliation: Reconciling bank statements and resolving discrepancies and monitor cash flow and making recommendations for improvements.
• Compliance: Support in ensuring compliance with accounting principles (IAS & IFRS) and regulations.
• Auditing: Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audits and provide necessary documentation and explanations for audit inquiries.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Review invoices and payment requests for proper authorization and expenses coding (i.e. general ledger account, department, product, etc.).
• Helping with accruals and prepayments of expenses & preparing month-end adjusting journal entries.
• Creating historical records by payment voucher & documenting all accounts payable transactions.
• Maintaining controls over all supporting documents of payments
  

What Did We Order?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or any other related field
• Proven experience as an Accountant or similar role.
• Knowledge of accounting standards and regulations.
• Proficient in Google Suite tools like GDoc, GSheet, GSlides, GForms etc and can handle high volume spreadsheets
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics accounting ERP & IFRS standards are an added advantage.