Accountant

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 we’re 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 our internal processes as we grow 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.
• Experience handling consolidated financial reports & managing intercompany
• transactions across entities or regions.
• Familiarity with GCC VAT regulations and compliance.
• 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.).