As the region’s leading local tech organization, we’re proud to say that we have been delivering for millions of people right across MENA for the past 18 years.
We were founded in Kuwait in 2004, and acquired by Delivery Hero (DHER) in 2015. This gives us a unique outlook - local knowledge with global expertise. It also allows us to innovate, create, and bring new technologies for the betterment of the MENA region, such as q-commerce, sustainable packaging, cloud kitchens, autonomous delivery vehicles, robots, and drones.
We deliver across 9 countries with more than 4,500+ employees! Our food delivery business works with over 27,000 brands and almost 50,000 branches.
Our q-commerce concept, talabat mart (121 Stores), now delivers groceries to customers in Bahrain, Iraq, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE in 30 minutes or less!

talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s leading local delivery platform operating in 70+ countries worldwide

Role Summary
As an Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, exceptional attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What’s On Your Plate?
● Prepare assets, liabilities, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
● Document financial transactions by entering account information
● Recommend financial action by analyzing accounting options
●Summarize current financial status by collecting information and prepare account statements
● Substantiate financial transaction by auditing the documents
● Secure financial information by compiling the supporting documents
● Maintain financial security by following internal controls
● Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential
● Comply with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by keeping up to date with existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions
● Ensure month-end closing to include reconciling receivable and GL accounts in order to ensure correctness and accuracy
● Support the team in the regular internal and external audit ensuring deadlines and proper documentation
● Prepare and review all account receivable financial reports and data in a timely and accurate manner.
● Collect receivables from restaurants and agencies.
● Maintain the billing system by preparing bills and invoices, specifying the terms and conditions for the payment, payment due date, amount, method of payment and due balance

● Reconcile the account receivables to ensure that all payments are accounted properly on weekly, monthly and yearly basis
● Generate financial statements and reports detailing paid and unpaid invoices, bank deposit records, reports of active accounts, age analysis, status of the accounts and collection on weekly, monthly, quarterly or annually basis using IFRS standards
● Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries for accruals and variances
● Perform month-end account closing activities and reconciliations
● Ensure transactions posted to GL comply with IFRS standards
● Trial balance report on monthly basis

What Did We Order?
● Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or any other related field
● Proven experience as an Accountant or similar role.
● Knowledge of accounting standards and regulations.
● Proficient in Google Suite tools like GDoc, GSheet, GSlides, GForms etc and can handle high volume spreadsheets
● Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
● Strong organizational and time management skills
● Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
● Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
● Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics accounting ERP & IFRS standards are an added advantage.