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Job description / Role
Do you want to help build a world-class institution from the region, experience the thrill of being part of a high-growth technology company, and improve people's lives?
There is only one way to build an awesome institution: to attract exceptionally talented people who are aligned with the mission of the organisation and make them partners in success. At Careem, our mission is to simplify & improve the lives of people, initially through solutions that make transportation in the region reliable, and over time, through disruptions in payments and logistics. In the process, we want to build an organisation that inspires and become a world-class institution from the region.
Founded in 2012 by former entrepreneurs and McKinsey alums, Careem is the MENA regions leading ride-hailing service and newest Tech Unicorn. With 30% monthly growth, we now operate in 50+ cities across 11 countries and host over 6million users. With our recent Series D funding success, we are positioned on the cusp of significant scale and well on target to deliver our goal of creating one million jobs in the region by 2018. Read more about us here and here.
Key responsibilities include:
- Oversees the general accounting function, which includes inter-company accounting, cash management/reconciliation, financial reporting, balance sheet management and expenses claim management.
- Deliver a full range of tax services in compliance with laws and regulations within time frame and be able to provide excellent planning, consulting and expertise.
- Consolidate and maintain record to comply advance income tax quarterly
- Consolidate and maintain record to file monthly sales tax return on services to department, as withholding agent, i.e. Provincial Government / Tax Authorities
- Consolidate and maintain record in advance regarding regular notices
- Filing monthly and annual income tax statements
- Prepare computation to file monthly withholding income tax return for 'Salary' and 'Other than Salary'
- Supervise withholding sales tax and income tax treatment on payments
- Update tax rates (for customers and suppliers) in ERP system; as and when required
- Be able to handle income tax and sales tax audit related queries
- Actively coordinate with tax advisors on all tax related matters
- Provide advice to suppliers and customers in notices received by them
- Prepare certificate of withholding income tax & sales tax
- Compliance to FBR or other Government Authorities against notices
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a passionate commitment to improving the lives of people, an insane focus on excellence and customer service, and a strong alignment with our core values: being bold, focused, agile and collaborative.
Additional qualifications include:
- Candidate must have CA, ACCA or Equivalent
- Strong technical knowledge of taxation, compliance and regulatory requirements
- Experience in tax with BIG 4 would be preferred
- Ability to get hands-on in a complex operational environment
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines
- Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to direct and supervise
Benefit Summary:
We offer an attractive total compensation package, with emphasis on equity compensation, excellent health benefits, and monthly Careem credits. You will have a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing company on the ground floor and shape its direction
About the Company
We are a brand that aims to simplify people's lives by revolutionizing the transportation industry. A brand that strives to inspire everyone it interacts with, and supports every single person who dares to believe. #BeCareem
Careem is the MENA region's leading ride-hailing service and newest Tech Unicorn. With 30% monthly growth, we now operate in 50+ cities across 11 countries and host over 6 million users. With our recent Series D funding success, we are positioned on the cusp of significant scale and well on target to deliver our goal of creating one million jobs in the region by 2018.