ekar is the Middle East s first and largest self-drive mobility company, providing users on- demand access to a network of thousands of carshare and subscription leasing vehicles within its Self-Drive Super App . ekar s vision is to improve the way people consume transportation and is achieving scale by SaaS-enabling car rental and leasing companies via ekar s Mobility OS.
Purpose: To support the Group and Local finance team, General Manager/ Operations Director, and the local business unit(s) through provision of day-to-day financial operations in the respective country in addition to conducting and supporting the business with accounting and finance activities in line with established company policy and IFRS principals.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks:
Compliance Legal, Taxation, Regulatory Reporting
• Support in the preparation of accurate and timely filing of Value Added Tax (VAT) tax returns
• Fully comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including maintenance of necessary accounting records as per local requirements
• Be the conduit on payments and invoices between ekar & suppliers
• Ensure the company s principal accounting policies are followed, such as the Finance Manual (Head Office) and Credit Card Policy
• Ensure proper authorization of contracts and expenditures is obtained Ensure all the records are properly recorded
• Timely and accurately record revenue, expenses, and balance sheet items in the
• General ledger of the subsidiary
• Be responsible for first-level bank reconciliations and other account reconciliations Update the bank balance GL and reconcile regularly
• Assist the Finance Manager in the compilation of reports to management Update and maintain expense reporting tool
Control and Risk Assessment Management and Financial Reporting Budgeting & Cost Control
Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts in conjunction with country management and ekar Holding. Undertake and support ad hoc financial analysis as required
Administration and Supplier Management
• Record accurate local inventory and asset registers
• Review & manage local supplier contracts, including office rental, telephone, and insurance
• Ensure vendor details and delegation of authority list is always up to date in the system
• Perform regular supplier payments / top ups Manage and update balance sheet schedules
Business Support and Process Improvement
Provide Finance-related support to other local departments as required Suggest improvements to encourage efficiency
(E & A) Emergency and Accident and Crisis Response responsibilities as required.
Qualifications / Experience
Degree in Accounting or related discipline with sound accounting knowledge Contemplating a post-graduate accounting qualification in accounting (e.g., Chartered Accountant, Certified Practicing Accountant, Chartered Management Accountant, etc.)