Financial Reporting Specialist

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’s Finance team plays a critical role in enabling data-driven decisions and financial discipline across all business verticals. We partner closely with teams across the organization to guide strategy, allocate resources efficiently, and drive sustainable growth.

About the role:

Careem is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Specialist to join our Finance team. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys working with data, supporting financial reporting, and contributing to process improvements in a fast-paced, tech-driven organization.

What you’ll do

• Handle day-to-day accounting activities and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions in line with internal policies.

• Prepare and support the review of financial statements in accordance with IFRS.

• Support month-end and year-end closing processes by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and reports in a timely manner.

• Perform balance sheet and P&L reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency.

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

• Assist in process improvement and automation initiatives within the Finance function.

• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit queries.

• Provide analytical support and insights to senior team members to aid decision-making.

Qualifications & Skills

• Professional qualification: CA / ACCA (In Progress) or Bachelor’s in Finance .

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, or a similar role.

• Solid understanding of IFRS; exposure to US GAAP is a plus.

• Working knowledge of SQL, Power BI, and automation tools; familiarity with AI applications in finance is an advantage.

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good communication skills with the ability to clearly explain financial data.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment and manage multiple 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.