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.)