Financial Accountant

Lean Technologies; Verulam; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Financial Accountant, where you will play a crucial role in overseeing accounting and tax activities. This position offers the chance to work on transformational projects and collaborate across departments, all while contributing to a mission that aims to revolutionize financial services in the Middle East. With a focus on innovation and growth, you will enjoy a dynamic work environment that values your contributions and offers competitive salaries, private healthcare, and equity stakes in the business. If you're passionate about finance and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Private Healthcare

Flexible Office Hours

Equity Stake in Business

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with 2+ years of experience in financial reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and tax activities for KSA operations.
• Manage payments, suppliers, and payroll.
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws.

Skills

Accounting

Tax Compliance

Financial Reporting

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Education

ACA, CIMA, ACCA or CPA qualified

2+ years of post qualification experience

Tools

ERP Software

Job description

As a Financial Accountant, you will report to the Financial Controller and be responsible for timely and accurate bookkeeping, tax returns and other statutory reporting. You will also be responsible for accounts payable, expenses and payroll for our KSA entity, as well being the day-to-day POC for our Corporate Banking relationships. The role will require working with many departments across the organization. You will also be part of multiple transformational projects, as we look to build a Finance function at Lean to support its rapid growth.

Who are we

Lean enables companies to seamlessly connect to their users' bank accounts to initiate real-time payments and retrieve their account information. Our products have garnered the trust of leading companies and enabled them to deliver powerful experiences when connected with a user's bank account, allowing users to perform prudent financial planning, get better rates on loans, transfer money to friends, and more, without compromising on privacy or security.

Some of Lean's clients include the likes of Tas'heel, Tabby, Nayifat, Tamam, Circlys, Tamara, Tawuniya and many more, making it the region's most valuable Open Banking platform. The company has now processed hundreds of millions of dollars, and its products are also connected with hundreds of thousands of accounts. Lean envisions a fully inclusive financial ecosystem that serves everyone, no matter where they bank or live in the MENAP region.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all accounting and tax activities for Lean's KSA operations, including the preparation of monthly financial reporting, statutory reporting and tax returns
• Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies (e.g., ZATCA)
• Managing payments - suppliers, expenses and payroll
• Ensure compliance with VAT, WHT, Zakat, and other local tax laws
• Enforcing effective processes and controls
• Managing day-to-day communications and operations of Lean's Corporate Banking relationships

Minimum Qualifications

• ACA, CIMA, ACCA or CPA qualified (or equivalent)
• 2+ years of post qualification experience
• Understanding of financial and tax reporting requirements in KSA
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organization and time management skills

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in a leading accounting/professional services firm and/or a tech startup
• Knowledge of the Fintech ecosystem in the Middle East
• Experience in using financial software such as an ERP

NB. While we think the above experience could be important, we're keen to hear from people that believe they have valuable experience to bring to the role. If you identify with the team and mission, but not all of our requirements, then please still apply!!

Why Join us?

Lean is the first regulated open banking and open finance company operating across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Since 2019 we've been on a mission to become the pre-eminent A2A payments company in the Middle East - enabling our clients to seamlessly connect to their users' bank accounts to initiate real-time payments and retrieve account information. Our products have garnered the trust of some of the leading companies in the region, including the likes of Etisalat Group, Careem, Binance, Tabby, Tamara, Tawuniya, and more.

To date, Lean has processed billions of dollars, and our products have connected with hundreds of thousands of accounts across the region. We've recently announced our $67.5 million Series B funding round led by General Catalyst, following earlier investment from Sequoia Capital. This funding marks a major milestone for Lean and the financial ecosystem across the MENA region. At Lean, we're committed to driving the next generation of financial innovation by making financial data and payments more accessible and transparent for businesses and consumers alike.

To that end, we're always on the lookout for talented, driven, and entrepreneurial candidates to join us in our mission of enabling the next generation of financial innovation. If you're motivated by solving hard problems and leaving a lasting legacy while you're at it, Lean's where you need to be.

Not only do we offer competitive salaries, private healthcare, and flexible office hours, but we also insist that every member of the team hold a meaningful equity stake in the business to ensure long-term alignment. We'd love you to join us for this journey!

Lean is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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