Accounting Specialist

Company Overview

DiDi Global Inc. is the world’s leading mobility technology platform. It offers a wide range of app-based services across markets including Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Africa, including ride hailing, taxi hailing, chauffeur, hitch and other forms of shared mobility as well as auto solutions, food delivery, intra-city freight, and financial services.

 

DiDi provides car owners, drivers, and delivery partners with flexible work and income opportunities. It is committed to collaborating with policymakers, the taxi industry, the automobile industry and the communities to solve the world’s transportation, environmental and employment challenges through the use of AI technology and localized smart transportation innovations. DiDi strives to create better life experiences and greater social value, by building a safe, inclusive and sustainable transportation and local services ecosystem for cities of the future.

 

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Team Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated Accounting Specialist in our Global Accounting Team who will mainly support Middle East and Asia Pacific Area.

We expect the candidate to be fully responsible for the accounting operations of entities in the Area, including monthly accounting close and reconciliation process, review and approval of necessary contract, purchase order and payments, annual audit execution, communication with external parties including banks and tax authorities.

The position is based in Cairo and reports to Accounting Manager based in Beijing. We expect the candidate to work independently with various stakeholders around the world.

Role Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the monthly accounting close, complete reconciliations and BS review monthly.
• Work as a liaison with the external auditors to coordinate the audit and keep the audit on track, to accomplish annual statutory auditing independently on time.
• Review reimbursement and payment request, ensuring the timely processing of AP payments and correctly identifying GL account for all financial activities.
• Open, close, and maintain bank accounts; reconcile bank statements; and resolve any discrepancies.
• Partner with tax team, help confirming documents and reply tax queries with confirmation from tax team, and keep the local tax documentation in accordance with regulations.
• The role involves constant adaptation to new demands and priorities, handle unplanned, spontaneous, and specific-purpose tasks as assigned.

Role Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of 5 years accounting or audit experience, as well as basic experience in treasury, payment and tax compliance operations.
• Be familiar with Egyptian invoice compliance requirements and the corresponding tax rule.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and Egypt EAS.
• Conversant in English in both writing and speaking.
• Conversant with Microsoft Office is a must and working knowledge of Oracle is a plus.
• Hands-on, detail orientation, able to work independently in a fast-paced and multi-task environment and deliver within tight deadlines.

 

EEO Statement

 

• We create customer value – We strive to always create valuable experiences for our users in everything we do. Our focus is to always innovate new experiences that are safe, pleasant, and efficient.
• We are data-driven – We are strong believers in making informed decisions, that’s why we are data-driven. We can better navigate the business landscape strategically by analyzing valuable metrics.
• We believe in Win-win Collaboration – Success is a team sport. When we work to help our partners and colleagues win, we win, too. While keeping everyone's best interest at heart, we communicate with candor and execute with excellence in all we do.
• We believe in integrity – Integrity is at the very core of our business. We are people who always want to do the right thing. Our intentions are sincere, we speak our minds and listen to each other.
• We always strive to do better. That means venturing beyond our comfort zones, learning from our mistakes, and helping each other grow.
• We believe in Diversity and Inclusion – Diversity is one of our biggest strengths. Our differences are what makes us distinct. We respect each other and believe in equal opportunities for all.

We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams.

 

At DiDi, we believe that our differences are our biggest source of strength. That‘s why we are committed to promoting equal opportunities to all candidates and employees as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Employment and advancement decisions at DiDi are always made based on the needs of the position and the qualifications of the candidate. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on their gender, age, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, disability, race, religion and beliefs, or any other status protected by applicable laws wherever we operate.

 

We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams, and a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment, because that’s how we create better products and services, make better decisions and better serve the communities we’re a part of.

 

 

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