Accountant

at Glovo
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted November 12, 2022
Category Accounting
Audit
Finance
Management
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

About Glovo

We’re a Barcelona-based startup and the fastest-growing delivery player in Europe, Africa, and Western Asia. With food at the core of the business, Glovo delivers any product within your city at any time of day.

At Glovo, you’ll have the job of your life while working together towards our shared vision to give everyone easy access to anything in their city. We welcome top performers that will bring new ideas, diverse perspectives, and provide you the opportunities and freedom to grow and make a real impact on millions of lives… all while having fun!

We believe that diversity adds incredible value to our teams, our products, and our culture. We know that the best ideas and solutions come by bringing together people from all over the world and by fostering a culture of inclusion where everyone feels heard and has the chance to make a real impact. It's because of this that we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds.

In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example: she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

Your Work-life Opportunity

We are looking for an accountant, to undertake all accounting activity for different companies and partner with the business to ensure that the requirements are being met whilst at the same time ensuring that Glovo meets all its internal and external reporting and control requirements.

Be a Part Of a Team Where You Will

  • Complete General Accounting activity and posting of accruals as required as a part of the monthly financial reporting process
  • Complete the balance sheet reconciliation activities per service level agreement
  • Review income statement and balance sheet discrepancies and escalate to management if necessary
  • Up/Download financial data from ERP (Accounting system)
  • Complete assigned accounting activities to support the monthly, quarterly and annual close processes
  • Assist, as needed, with internal and external audits
  • Support the timely reporting of key financial information; monitor the performance and quality of the activities performed based on agreed Key Performance Indicators (“KPIs”) and Service Level Agreements (“SLAs”)
  • Ensure compliance with US GAAP and local GAAP accounting rules, where applicable
  • Operate within a robust and internal control environment
  • Actively collaborate with your colleagues and learn from each other in a supportive environment that allows you to grow, develop and make a difference

You Have

  • A solid academic background, preferably with a university higher degree in Business Administration or related field: Finance, Business, Economics or other Social Sciences
  • 2-3 years of proven working experience in Audit or as an Accountant
  • Professional course, CPA level 2, ACCA level
  • Experience working with GAAP, a must
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
  • Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
  • Excellent MS Excel skills
  • Experience with ERP, Microsoft Dynamics highly valued
  • Team player and good vibes
  • Multi-tasker
  • English and Local language is a must
  • An empathetic, inclusive and curious attitude

We are always looking for the best candidates, so if you think you would be a good fit even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements we would love to hear from you!

Experience Our Glovo Life Benefits

  • Enticing equity plan (if applicable)
  • Top-notch private health insurance
  • Monthly Glovo credit to spend on our restaurant products and zero delivery fee on all Glovo orders!
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Flexible time off (take the time you need) and hybrid working model (own your time)
  • Enhanced parental leave including nursery support!
  • Online therapy and wellbeing benefit
  • External learning budget

What You’ll Find When Working At Glovo

  • Gas: Driven to deliver quality results quickly
  • Good Vibes: Bring positivity and communicate openly
  • Stay Humble: Self-aware and open to learning
  • Care: Uplift people and the planet
  • Glownership: Act as proud owners
  • High Bar: Focus on Top Performance

If you believe you match these values, we look forward to meeting you!

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