Associate, Accounting & Reporting

Job description

Our client, one of the worlds leading Internet Marketplace Platform companies, is currently hiring for an Associate, Accounting & Reporting to to join their EMEA Reporting & Compliance Team.

• Manage daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and ensure their availability for CIT return filings.
• Oversee junior staff involved in journal postings to prevent inaccuracies.
• Ensure timely provision of data for transfer pricing local files, collaborating with internal teams and responding to continuous follow-ups.
• Address and rectify discrepancies in intercompany transactions, ensuring proper documentation and booking.
• Assist in establishing controls over journal entry postings and ensure all data sent to the team is reviewed by senior personnel.
• Maintain a calendar for ongoing audits of financial statements, coordinating with the CT team on expected timelines for audit report availability.
• Support the CT team in owning accounting journals, including tax-related entries, ensuring alignment with the tax team.

• Fluent in Arabic and English
• 2+ years relevant professional experience
• A strong understanding of fundamental accounting concepts, principles and tax
• Team player, have ability to work independently and willingness to take on challenges
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate key information and status to stakeholders
• Ability to interact with all departments and levels throughout our organisation
• Excellent project and time management skills, ability to prioritise and multitask
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA / CA / ACCA / equivalent qualification preferred

This is an immediate start contract position for a minimum period of 6 months, which may extend up to 2 years.

This is an Independent contractor engagement and you would be responsible for paying all necessary taxes in‑country.