Accounting Intern

Job Description Kitopi is the region's leading creator and partner for magical food experiences. With a purpose to satisfy the world's appetite to create joy, Kitopi operates a portfolio of both invested and franchised F&B brands, serving as enablers in the industry by helping brands grow and scale in both the delivery and dine-in spaces. Launched in Dubai, UAE, in January 2018, Kitopi has grown to become one of the greatest success stories in the food tech space. In July 2021, Kitopi announced its $415 million Series C funding round, led by the world's largest tech-focused investment fund, the Softbank Group. This investment elevated Kitopi to Unicorn status, making it the fastest Unicorn to emerge from the MENA region. Kitopi's growth has been fueled by its innovative and scalable software solutions. Kitopi's kitchens are powered by its proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS) - an in-house suite of applications that optimizes cloud kitchen operations in real time. As part of its growth roadmap, technological innovation, data science, artificial intelligence, and robotics will take center stage as Kitopi continues to reinvent the food industry and remain the leading food company in the region. With over 6,000 employees, Kitopi currently operates 200+ locations across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. It also operates its Customer Experience Center in Amman, Jordan, its Engineering Hub in Krakow, Poland. What You'll Do - Support the AR team in preparing accurate invoices and ensuring all documentation is organized and up to date. - Help track customer payments, update AR trackers, and flag any delays or outstanding balances. - Assist with customer account reconciliations and work with the team to resolve any discrepancies. - Contribute to month-end AR activities, including aging reports, validations, and basic analysis. - Partner with internal teams Operations, Customer Care, Finance to gather information and resolve billing or payment queries. - Maintain clean, accurate records in our ERP and internal systems. - Support ongoing improvements to AR processes and help strengthen our internal controls. What We're Looking For - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance - ACCA qualification (completed or in progress) is a plus. - Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately and stay organized. - Comfortable working in Excel; exposure to AR or ERP systems is a bonus. - Clear communicator who enjoys working with different teams. - Curious, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. - Prior experience or internship in accounting is helpful but not required. Recruitment Process and Timeline First, you apply and let our recruiters review your profile. After reviewing, you will receive a link to book a meeting with a recruiter at your convenience to share more about yourself and for us to get to know you better. If you have been shortlisted, you will have the opportunity to meet our hiring managers. Depending on the scope of the role and the function, you may need to attend 2-3 rounds (which might include case study, role-play, trial, or live coding - this will be communicated to you in the initial conversation). Upon successful completion, your recruiter will contact you to discuss the offer. We aim to take you through this process within 2-3 weeks. So, what does it really mean to work at Kitopi We are constantly striving to make Kitopi the best place to work, by empowering you to be the best version of yourself every day. Our company values act as our guiding principles to help ensure that everyone feels safe, included, and like they truly belong. Kitopi is an equal-opportunity employer. While we currently operate in 6 countries, we are over 70 different nationalities of talented Kitopians. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a recent graduate, or someone looking to return to the workforce after a break, we encourage you to apply. We celebrate our rich diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures and have a 0-tolerance policy towards racism, bigotry, and hate. Please apply if you see a position that makes your heart skip a beat and help us build a company that we are all proud to work for. Along with offices in all the markets we operate in, we also believe in a work from anywhere policy - you get to choose the environment you operate in because we believe this will help you deliver work you're proud of. Customer-obsessed and tech-enabled, at Kitopi, we are a team of passionate humans who are on a mission together to satisfy the world's appetite.