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Silkhaus is a Dubai-headquartered end-to-end technology platform that powers short-term rentals (STRs) for guests, real estate owners, and operators. The company boasts an all-star founding team and leading investors, including Nordstar Ventures, Nuwa Capital, Global Founders Capital, VentureSouq, Yuj Ventures, and several high-impact family offices and entrepreneurs, with a wealth of experience in hyper-scaling proptechs and emerging markets technology businesses. In addition to managing the largest portfolio of short-term rentals across emerging markets, Silkhaus is dedicated to constructing the global technology stack for STR operators and real estate owners to run cutting-edge short-term rental businesses. Silkhaus leverages technology to provide delightful short-term rental (STR) experiences for travelers and real estate owners across Asia, positioning itself as the global operating system for STRs. The company upholds the following core values: 1. **Built By Owners**: Operating with an ownership mindset driven by integrity and technology to deliver exceptional experiences for real estate owners and guests. 2. **1+1=3**: Achieving more together through teamwork, perseverance, and flexibility, fostering excellence and continuous innovation. 3. **Always In Service**: Prioritizing empathy and excellence to ensure every guest and real estate partner receives a seamless and memorable experience. **Role Overview** **Key Responsibilities:** - Leading and executing monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with IFRS. - Preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for key balance sheet and income statement accounts. - Ensuring proper recording and resolution of intercompany accounting and reconciliations. - Supporting the preparation of financial statements and statutory reporting while coordinating with external auditors as needed. - Assisting in the development and maintenance of robust internal controls and accounting policies. - Collaborating with cross-functional teams (FP&A, Compliance, Operations) to ensure accounting integrity across all business transactions. - Providing technical accounting guidance and staying updated with the latest developments in IFRS standards. - Participating in ad hoc finance projects, system improvements, and process automation initiatives. - Managing a team of Jr. Finance Associates and Interns. **Preferred Skills:** - Professional qualification: CA, CPA, or ACCA (mandatory). - 4-6 years of progressive experience in accounting, with a focus on technical accounting and reporting. - Strong knowledge of IFRS and hands-on experience in monthly close and reconciliations. - Proven ability to prepare and review financial statements. - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. - Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Netsuite) is a plus. - Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams, with a bias for action.,
