Senior Manager Accounting

We don’t think about job roles in a traditional way. We are anti-silo. Anti-career stagnation. Anti-conventional. 

Beyond ONE is a digital services provider radically reshaping the personalised digital ecosystems of consumers in high growth markets around the world. We’re building a digital services aggregator platform, with a strong telco foundation, and a profitable growth strategy that empowers users to drive their own experience—subscribe once, source from many, and only pay for what you actually use. 

Since being founded in 2021, we’ve acquired Virgin Mobile MEA, Friendi Mobile MEA and Virgin Mobile LATAM (with 6.5 million subscribers) and 1600 dedicated  colleagues across Chile, Colombia, KSA, Kuwait, Mexico, Oman, Pakistan and UAE. 

To disrupt for good takes a rebellious spirit, a questioning mind and a warm heart. We really care about how to get things done and not who manages who. We benefit from our diversity, and together, we disrupt the way we and others thinkin about our lives for good.  

Do you want to exchange ideas, learn from each other and leave your mark on our journey? This is the place for you. 

Mission Statement

At Beyond ONE, we’re redefining roles and breaking barriers to create a world where everyone has the power to drive their own digital journey. We’re a dynamic, fast-growing team on a mission to Think Beyond, Achieve Together, and Deliver for Impact in high-growth markets worldwide. Since 2021, we’ve expanded rapidly, bringing Virgin Mobile MEA, FRiENDi Mobile MEA, and Virgin Mobile LATAM under our belt. With 6.5 million subscribers and a team of 1,600 across seven countries, we’re building a revolutionary platform. If you’re excited to challenge the norm, thrive in a collaborative environment, and create lasting change, join our journey. Let’s build the future together! 

Role Purpose

Why This Role Matters:

As Senior Manager, Accounting, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring IFRS-compliant financial reporting and consistent application of group-wide accounting policies across Beyond ONE. Your contributions will strengthen the Group’s financial governance, support decision-making, and enhance transparency with stakeholders.

What Success Looks Like:

In your first year, you will:

• Deliver accurate and timely consolidated Group financial statements aligned with IFRS.
• Lead technical accounting assessments and prepare high-quality position papers on complex transactions.
• Drive successful completion of Group and OpCo audits with minimal issues and high-quality outcomes. 

Why this is for you:
 If you’re motivated to shape financial excellence, influence policy at a Group level, and mentor finance teams across multiple OpCos, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on the financial strength and credibility of Beyond ONE.

Key Responsibilities

In This Role, You Will:

• Lead the preparation and review of consolidated Group financial statements, ensuring full IFRS compliance and accuracy.
• Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes by overseeing reconciliations, adjustments, and OpCo submissions.
• Develop and maintain Group Accounting Policies, technical memos, and position papers to guide consistent accounting practices across OpCos.
• Provide expert technical accounting guidance on complex areas such as revenue recognition, leases, intangible assets, and business combinations.
• Manage and coordinate the Group’s external audit process, resolving queries efficiently and supporting OpCo controllers in their audits.
• Collaborate with senior management, finance teams, and external auditors to ensure strong internal controls and transparent financial reporting.
• Build capability across Group and OpCo finance teams by delivering IFRS training, coaching, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. 

Qualifications & Attributes

We are seeking someone who embodies the following:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, ACA, or equivalent are required.

Experience

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting, with at least 3 years in a managerial or technical accounting role.
• Strong expertise in IFRS standards, including IFRS 15 (Revenue Recognition), IFRS 16 (Leases), and IAS 38 (Intangible Assets).
• Experience within a Big 4 audit firm and/or multinational Group Finance function is highly desirable. 

Technical Skills

• Must-haves: Proven ability to prepare and review IFRS-compliant financial statements; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; advanced Excel proficiency; experience with ERP systems (SAP/S4HANA preferred).
• Nice-to-haves: Exposure to complex transactions such as business combinations and international group consolidations; familiarity with cross-border financial reporting environments. 

Unique Attributes

• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, high-quality technical memos and reports.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to engage effectively with Group and OpCo finance teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for mentoring, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. 
• Fluent in English. Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Rapid learning opportunities - we enable learning through flexible career paths, exposure to challenging & meaningful work that will help build and strengthen your expertise.
• Hybrid work environment - flexibility to work from home 2 days a week in the UAE & Pakistan.
• Healthcare and other local benefits offered in market.

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