Accounts Executive

Cowlar is a venture-funded, Y-combinator start-up delivering world-class engineering solutions in Enterprise software, Internet of things (IoT), Machine Learning, Robotics, Industry 4.0, and associated fields. Our exceptional team uses engineering best practices and a first-principles approach to solving complex problems and deliver enterprise-scale projects at startup speeds.

Job Responsibilities are:

• Oversee end-to-end monthly financial closing, including general accounting, reconciliations, and bookkeeping for local and international entities (USA, Qatar, etc.).
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of ledger accounts across regions, driving efficiency in automating financial systems and processes.
• Manage payroll transactions for employees across multiple regions, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations and statutory requirements.
• Review and approve journal entries and financial reports such as Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow reports, ensuring alignment with local and international reporting standards (GAAP/IFRS).
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of tax filings in different jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local taxation laws in Qatar, the USA, and other markets.
• Supervise customer invoicing, ensuring timely and accurate billing for domestic and international clients.
• Manage accounts receivable collections across various locations, minimising overdue accounts and improving cash flow.
• Oversee vendor relationships (local and international), handle negotiations, and ensure smooth payment processing and reconciliation with vendors.
• Maintain detailed records of corporate and company credit cards, ensuring timely tracking and reconciliation of expenses.
• Oversee multi-currency bank accounts and cash management processes, ensuring accurate transaction processing through online banking portals.
• Maintain relationships with bank managers in each region (USA, Qatar) to streamline account management and banking processes for international transactions.
• Monitor and reconcile bank statements, identifying discrepancies and ensuring corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with international accounting regulations and tax requirements, staying updated on regulatory changes, particularly for the USA and Qatar.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulators (PSEB, SECP, etc.) to ensure adherence to legal and financial obligations. Prepare accurate financial documentation for certificates like bank maintenance and SECP filings.
• Provide financial insights and data analysis to senior management for decision-making, particularly in budget forecasting, expense tracking, and cost control.
• Lead financial planning and analysis for local and international offices, providing reports on profitability, financial health, and operational efficiency.
• Mentor and supervise the accounts team, fostering a positive work environment focused on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Ensure team members are well-versed in up-to-date accounting regulations, software tools, and best practices in financial management.
• Spearheaded initiatives to automate financial processes, streamline workflows, and implement financial software solutions, reducing manual workload.
• Lead the implementation of new technologies and ERP systems to support scalable financial operations.
• Act as a financial advisor to support the company’s international growth strategy, particularly in new markets that includes future forecasting.
• Coordinate with local financial advisors in international markets to ensure smooth operations and compliance with local laws in taxation, accounting, and regulatory frameworks.

Requirements:

• Strong work ethics, Discipline and data organizing abilities in terms of auditing and generating reports.
• Extremely High Attention to Detail 
• Strong knowledge of Accounting & billing processes, invoicing systems, and financial software
• Extensive knowledge of foreign currency exchange
• Experience with International transactions
• Excellent organisational and time management skills leading to avoiding exceedance in any due dates
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Self-managed and focused individual
• Familiarity with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• High level of proficiency in Google Sheets is a must 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on speed, quality and reliability of work with continuous improvement.

Perks:

• The best work culture/team environment in the city
• 90 % of customers are based in the USA (Exposure)
• Experience Hyper-growth in your career based on the Silicon Valley mindset 
• A strong base salary
• Flexible working hours
• Free Food (Lunch + Dinner + Snacks + Drinks) + 24/7 Access to the office 
• Dedicated time / Access to a plethora of Learning Resources 

Salary:

Competitive, we won't be having an argument over your salary expectations if you're good. Please note that your recruitment process difficulty will be directly related to your salary demand.