About the Role
At the company, we are committed to enhancing affordability, quality, and convenience in the food delivery landscape. By transforming underutilized properties into fully equipped kitchens, we empower restaurateurs to thrive, delivering better experiences to customers and local communities. This role is pivotal in owning the technical accounting agenda, ensuring our financial practices uphold the highest standards.
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Responsibilities
- Own the technical accounting agenda, including drafting and maintaining global accounting policies, memos, and guidance notes.
- Provide technical IFRS advice on transactions such as M&A, restructurings, new contracts, debt/equity issuances, and joint ventures.
- Partner with auditors, legal, tax, FP&A, and senior leadership to resolve complex accounting matters.
- Lead and manage projects related to new IFRS implementations, system changes, or reporting enhancements.
- Keep business stakeholders informed of emerging accounting standards, local GCC regulations, and industry best practices.
- Represent the company in discussions with external auditors and contribute to comment letters or industry forums when relevant.
Requirements
- 7–10 years of relevant experience with at least 5 years in technical accounting or financial reporting.
- Strong exposure to IFRS standards (IFRS 9, 15, 16, 3, 10).
- Experience drafting technical accounting memos, policies, and position papers.
- A background in Big 4 accounting/advisory (Audit, Accounting Advisory Services, or Transaction Accounting) is strongly preferred.
- A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA (or equivalent).
- Ability to work independently, perform in-depth technical research, and communicate complex issues to non-finance stakeholders.
- Experience managing regional or multi-jurisdictional entities in the GCC is a strong plus.
Why Join Us
- The demand for online food delivery is rapidly increasing! Over the last five years in the US, the market has expanded 10X from $10B to $100B and could reach $500bn-$1T by 2030.
- You will be part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in the revolution of online food delivery.
- Our collaborative environment supports your growth with guidance from experienced colleagues and managers, ensuring you achieve your goals while working closely with other teams to drive customer success.
What Else You Need to Know
This role is based in our Dubai office. As a company driven by innovation and continuous change, close collaboration is essential. We are constantly reimagining our industry, creating new products, and refining our processes, which is why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.
