Fin Ops - Treasury Accountant

Company Name: Careem
Location: UAE

Careem is the leading technology platform for the greater Middle East. A pioneer of the region’s ride-hailing economy, Careem is expanding services across its platform to include payments, delivery and mass transportation. Careem’s mission is to simplify and improve the lives of people and build a lasting institution that inspires. Established in July 2012, Careem operates in more than 120 cities across 15 countries and has created more than one million job opportunities in the region 🌎.

About The Role

Typically reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, the Fin Ops Treasury Accountant assists the business in managing its treasury function. Generally found in larger, more geographically spread companies with international trading operations, the Treasury Accountant protects the business against currency movements.

Duties And Responsibilities

To efficiently manage the treasury function, a Treasury Accountant performs a wide range of job duties and responsibilities. These may include but are not limited to:

• Liquidity management for the organisation
• Managing and reporting on the Foreign currency exposure of the organisation
• Processing foreign currency payments
• Conducting scenario and risk analysis
• Forecasting of medium and long- term funding and hedging requirements where applicabl
• Interest rate risk management
• Development of risk mitigation strategies, including foreign exchange risk strategies
• Preparation of management reports
• Liaison with senior management across the organisation
• Support the month end process where necessary

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
The more common skills and attributes that are most needed for this role may include:

• Understanding and experience of Treasury Accounting inlcuding foreign exchange, liquidity, cashflow and various Financial Instruments
• Solid understanding of accounting principles
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of the broader team
• Appropriate handling of sensitive information
• Strong varied experience with accounting software
• Team player with the ability to communicate and collaborate with multiple parties
• Good understanding of financial markets, financial instruments and debt
• Strong knowledge of banking relationships and covenants
• Intermediate computer software skills, including Excel and other accounting packages

…Oh, and also, we’re looking for someone who can take ownership, who is of service and who shoots to the moon and beyond. Is this you? We’re looking forward to seeing your application! 🚀

• Seniority level

  Entry level

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Job function

  Accounting/AuditingFinance

• Industries

  InternetInformation Technology and Services