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Accounting Lead

Remote:

Full Remote

Experience:

Senior (5-10 years)

Work from:

Pakistan

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years of experience in accounting, CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification preferred, Advanced skills in Excel and Power BI.

Key responsabilities:

Manage end-to-end AP and AR processes
Prepare and analyze financial statements

Careem Large https://www.careem.com/

1001 - 5000 Employees

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Job description

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 70 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.

We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Vertical Accounting Team. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical accounting background, expertise in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), and advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI. This role requires an analytical mindset, strong attention to detail, and the ability to optimize financial reporting and processes using data-driven insights.

What You’ll Do

Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR):

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.

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

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

Technical Accounting & Data Analytics (Excel & Power BI):

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.

What You’ll Need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification is a plus.
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.

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.