Kitopi is a creator of magical food experiences—we discover, create, and curate homegrown brands from the region, for the region.
With a purpose to satisfy the world’s appetite to create joy, Kitopi owns and operates a diverse portfolio of over 200+ brands. These brands are either created, discovered, or curated with their customers in mind.
Launched in Dubai, UAE, in January 2018, Kitopi has grown to become one of the greatest success stories in the food tech space. By July 2021, Kitopi achieved Unicorn status, becoming the fastest company in the MENA region to reach this milestone.
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, and its Engineering Hub in Krakow, Poland.
Job Summary:
As an Accounts Payable Accountant at Kitopi, you will be responsible for processing supplier invoices, ensuring timely payments, reconciling vendor statements, and maintaining accurate records. You will collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve discrepancies, ensure compliance with internal controls, and support the Finance team in achieving a clean and efficient payables process
Key Responsibilities
- Process and record supplier invoices in the ERP system accurately and timely.
- Match invoices with purchase orders, goods received notes, and other supporting documents.
- Prepare payment runs and ensure vendors are paid according to agreed payment terms.
- Maintain up-to-date vendor records and reconcile vendor statements monthly.
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, credit notes, and payment queries.
- Assist with month-end closing activities by preparing AP accruals and reconciliations.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
- Support internal and external audit requests by preparing relevant documentation.
- Collaborate with the Procurement and Finance teams to ensure smooth communication and processing.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation in the AP process.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in accounts payable or finance operations, preferably in a multinational environment.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. Dynamics365) is preferred.
- Strong understanding of the accounts payable process and best practices.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Good communication skills to collaborate with vendors and internal teams.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
Recruitment Process and Timeline
First, you apply, and our talent attraction team will review your profile. If your profile matches our requirements, you will receive a link to schedule a meeting with a recruiter at your convenience. This meeting is an opportunity for you to share more about yourself and for us to get to know you better.
If you are shortlisted, you will meet with our hiring managers. Depending on the role and its requirements, you may need to attend 2-3 interview rounds. These rounds could include a case study, role-play, trial assignment, or live coding session, which will be communicated to you in the initial conversation.
Upon successful completion of the interview rounds, your recruiter will contact you to discuss the offer. We aim to complete 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 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.
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.
