Senior Manager Technical Accounting & Reporting Careem Dubai

Careem is seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join their Finance team as a Senior Manager Technical Accounting & Reporting in Dubai. This is a global role responsible for providing technical accounting expertise, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Duties of Senior Manager Technical Accounting & Reporting

Technical Accounting Expertise:

• Provide technical accounting guidance to relevant teams to ensure Careem’s reporting aligns with IFRS and relevant GAAP.
• Formalize discussions in the form of Accounting Memos and/or Revenue trackers, incorporating input from key stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on the application and interpretation of IFRS and GAAP principles to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Align Accounting Memos with relevant stakeholders, including Uber, E&, and Auditors, before implementation.

Collaboration and Liaison:

• Maintain liaison with Uber & E& Technical Accounting teams to ensure a comprehensive understanding of US GAAP & IFRS impact on relevant business transactions.
• Act as a liaison between the Accounting team, Uber & E& Technical Accounting team, and Auditors for all Technical Accounting aspects.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders in Careem, Uber & E& to ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Keep abreast of the latest IFRS/GAAP pronouncements to ensure Careem’s accounting policies and financial statement templates comply with new adoptions and reporting needs.

Audit Scope:

• Lead Audit and Reviews with External Auditors, including Quarterly, Statutory and Consolidated Audits within the scope.
• Ensure the quality and consistency of audit work related to financial reporting, adhering to professional standards and internal policies.
• Prepare comprehensive and clear audit reports specifically addressing IFRS and GAAP compliance for presentation to executive management and the Audit Committee.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to enhance and streamline Technical Accounting processes to support organizational growth.

Requirements For Senior Manager Technical Accounting & Reporting

The eligibility requirements for role of a Senior Manager Technical Accounting & Reporting are as under:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical accounting and financial reporting, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in the technology or ride-hailing industry is a plus.

Knowledge & Skills Desired

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and experience in a global, complex organization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex accounting concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience in the technology or ride-hailing industry is a plus.

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