Accounting Manager

Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East — making it easy to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Our purpose is simple: to simplify and improve people’s lives and build an awesome organisation that inspires.
Since 2012, Careem has enabled earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of more than 70 million customers, and built a platform where the region’s best talent and entrepreneurs thrive. We operate in 70+ cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.

We’re now entering our next chapter — one powered by AI. We’re looking for AI talent: curious problem-solvers who know how to apply AI to build tools, automate workflows, and create real impact. Whether it’s streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, or reimagining internal systems — we want people who can make Careem work smarter and move faster.

About the Team

Careem is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Manager to join our Finance team. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives at the intersection of finance and technology, using data to drive financial reporting and process innovation in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Accounting & FinOps: Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations (FinOps), ensuring the integrity of high-volume transaction flows and alignment with internal policies and IFRS standards.

• Closing & Reporting: Lead month-end and year-end closing processes by preparing and reviewing complex reconciliations, schedules, and reports in a timely manner.

• Compliance: Support the review of financial statements in accordance with IFRS; ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions.

• Data & Automation: Utilize SQL, Power BI, and automation tools to support reporting, data analysis, and dashboard preparation.

• Process Improvement: Assist in automation initiatives and the application of AI within the Finance function to drive operational efficiency.

• Audit Management: Support internal and external audits by preparing rigorous documentation and responding to technical audit queries.

• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure financial reporting accuracy and provide analytical insights to senior leadership.

What You'll Need

• Professional Qualification: CA / ACCA or a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance.

• Experience: 8–10 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, or a similar high-volume role.

• Technical Standards: Solid understanding of IFRS (exposure to US GAAP is a plus).

• Tech Stack: Working knowledge of SQL, Power BI, and automation tools. Familiarity with AI applications in finance is a strong advantage.

• Soft Skills: Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail; ability to communicate complex financial data clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

• Adaptability: Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment and manage multiple shifting priorities.

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.