Accountant

Hire Fellows; Jid Hafs; On-site; BHD 14,000 - 17,500; Full time

Job summary

A food tech start-up in Bahrain is seeking an Accountant to handle accounting tasks, ensure compliance with local tax regulations, and support financial processes. Candidates should have over 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in fast-paced industries like food and tech. Familiarity with tools such as Zoho Books or QuickBooks is essential. This role offers the opportunity to streamline financial operations in a growing company.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on accounting experience.
• Experience in fast-paced industries like F&B, tech, or retail.
• Experience in regional/multi-national companies.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to see the big picture.

Responsibilities

• Handle general accounting tasks including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare local and consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Ensure compliance with GCC tax laws.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with real data.

Skills

Accounting

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Education

CPA, ACCA, or CMA certificate

Tools

Zoho Books

QuickBooks

SAP

Job description

We're looking for an Accountant to join a food tech start-up in Bahrain. In this role, you'll be the go-to person for everything accounting — from making sure the numbers are spot-on to making sure the company is compliant with local tax rules. You'll help streamline financial processes, and ensure that the business is making smart money moves.

Main Responsibilities

• Handling general accounting tasks like journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closings.
• Maintaining a consistent and streamlined accounting infrastructure for Lola and all entities.
• Prepare local and consolidated financial statements and management reports in compliance with IFRS and local standards.
• Keeping an eye on cash flow, invoices, payments, and payroll processing.
• Making sure the company is following GCC tax laws (especially VAT, ZATCA and corporate tax in places like the UAE or KSA).
• Working with auditors and external consultants when needed.
• Improving internal processes as the company grows across markets.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with real data and insights.
• Implement and improve internal controls and accounting processes across all branches.
  
  

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on accounting experience.
• Experience in fast-paced industries like F&B, tech, or retail.
• Experience in regional / multi-national companies.
• Comfortable with tools like Zoho Books, QuickBooks, SAP, or similar.
• Strong attention to detail — but also able to see the big picture.
• Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks without breaking a sweat.
  
  

Nice to Have:

• CPA, ACCA, or CMA certificate.
• Prior experience in the fast-paced food industry, tech startup, or retail operations.
• Experince in Gulf tax laws (VAT, Zakat, corporate tax,etc.).