About Us:
Soum is on a mission to revolutionize e-commerce in the MENA region and beyond by building the most convenient and trustworthy re-commerce marketplace in the region. We're reshaping how C2C marketplaces operate, making buying and selling second-hand products seamless and reliable. Since our launch in July 2021, Soum has become one of the fastest-growing startups in the region, achieving rapid expansion in both our team and product offerings. In recognition of our impact and growth, we are proud to have been named one of the Top 10 LinkedIn Startups in Saudi Arabia for 2024.
Location: Karachi (Onsite) & remote in KSA, Egypt & other cities in Pakistan
Work Week: Sunday – Thursday
Availability Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Saudi Arabia Standard Time)
Role and Responsibilities:
- Lead daily accounting operations, including AP, AR, GL, bank reconciliations, and month-end close.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
- Oversee bookkeeping, documentation, and maintenance of audit-ready records.
- Manage vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and treasury activities.
- Prepare monthly MIS reports, variance analysis, and performance insights for senior management.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow planning.
- Assist the Group Finance Manager in FP&A initiatives and strategic modeling.
- Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and SOPs.
- Identify process gaps and drive automation and efficiency improvements.
- Ensure tax compliance (sales tax, withholding, VAT coordination with KSA team).
- Partner with operations, commercial and product teams to ensure financial discipline across the organization.
- Support KSA finance operations, ensuring alignment of processes between multinational teams.
- Supervise and mentor junior accountants.
- Develop accounting documentation, dashboards, and SOPs for scale.
Requirements:
- ACA / ACCA / ICAP finalist / CA / EMBA preferred
- 5-8 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Audit
- Experience in fast-paced environments (startups, retail or e-commerce)
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, taxation basics, and internal controls.
- Exceptional command of financial operations and accounting cycles.
- Strong analytical and reporting capabilities
- Proven process improvement & automation mindset
- Leadership, team management, and cross-functional communication skills
- Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel / Google Sheets
- Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines
