GL Accountant

About Calo (more here) Calo is an app providing personalized meal plans for busy people through nutritional algorithms, built with love by chefs, nutritionists, and software engineers. Launched in Bahrain in 2019, we have since expanded to 6 countries, delivered millions of meals to our customers, and are now expanding our mission of making healthy easy to retail and other verticals. We're on a noble mission to make healthy easy. We think this is one of the most important problems to tackle in our world today. We have global ambitions - no small thinking here. Why This Role Matters We are looking for an experienced GL Accountant to support the group reporting function at Calo. Will be responsible in supporting the group accounting transactions and providing consolidated reports in alignment with the overall business processes, procedures and as relevant Financial Reporting Standards. What You’ll Do - Maintain the general ledgers of the Company including subsidiaries, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and ledger analysis. - Prepare journal entries, accruals, and adjustments to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial statements. - Ensure adherence to accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard the integrity of financial data. - Support the month-end close process, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. - Support financial reporting activities, including the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with company policies. - Implement best practices and streamline workflows to optimize resource utilization and minimize errors. - Stay updated on accounting standards, regulations, and industry trends, and share knowledge with the team. - Collaborate with other departments, such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Financial Planning & Analysis, to ensure alignment and accuracy of financial data. What We’re Looking For - Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance, and a relevant Professional Qualification - 2+ years of accounting experience - Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process - Working knowledge of IFRS and GAAP - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel - Effective problem-solving skills to identify and correct financial discrepancies - Accuracy & attention to detail - Must be currently located in Bahrain The Hiring Journey - Screening meeting with our TA team - Technical interview - Interview with the Director of Finance Operations - Culture-fit interview - Offer stage Want to Gain Extra Points? 💡 We’re not looking for cookie-cutter applications. Surprise us. Show us your creativity, your drive, and who you are beyond a CV. Send a Loom, a Notion page, a deck, a video, a voice note, whatever feels most “you.” Tell us why you belong here at Calo and why this role excites you. Ready to Join? If this role excites you, and you see yourself matching at least 85% of the criteria above, what are you waiting for? Yalla, let’s gooo! 🚀

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance, and a relevant Professional Qualification; 2+ years of accounting experience; Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process; Working knowledge of IFRS and GAAP; Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; Strong communication skills; Accuracy and attention to detail.