Junior Accountant
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Five years of progressive experience in a junior management finance or accounting role.
- Proven experience as an accountant.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple entities and priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently.
- Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
- In-depth knowledge of UAE tax laws and regulations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate with various internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience in domestic and international banking operations.
- Oversee and manage the accounts for Shipa Freight Solution LLC and KSK Logistics LLC in the UAE, and Boxit4me Inc. in the United States.
- Conduct comprehensive reviews of company accounts and supervise complex accounting entries.
- Prepare and present accurate financial reports to senior management.
- Coordinate financial activities and transactions with other Shipa entities.
- Review and reconcile intercompany transactions.
- Supervise banking transactions and manage cash flow.
- Lead the annual audit process and serve as the main point of contact for external auditors.
- Develop and maintain accurate cash flow forecasts.
- Ensure compliance with local tax regulations, particularly in the UAE.
- Prepare banking operations.
About the company
Shipa provides integrated logistics solutions for e-commerce, combining freight, fulfillment, delivery, and returns into a single platform accessible via APIs and web interfaces. It handles end-to-end shipping across 100+ countries with options like on-demand, same-day, next-day, and cross-border deliveries. Merchants can get freight quotes, book shipments, and track deliveries through one digital experience backed by a global network and technology. The goal is to simplify and scale online selling by offering reliable, transparent logistics that help merchants reach customers worldwide.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$100M
Headquarters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded
2016
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Shipa opened two Dubai fulfillment centers, expanding capacity for GCC e-commerce demand.
- Shipa launched new logistics content and Shipa Insights, signaling active product and market development.
- The 2022 iContainers merger expanded reach and supports more online freight bookings globally.
What critics are saying
- Shipa remains a branded arm of Agility, limiting standalone control and exit optionality.
- Competitors can replicate APIs and fulfillment; Shipa lacks clear proprietary moat beyond logistics execution.
- If Agility reallocates capital after the 2022 iContainers merger, Shipa's growth engine stalls.
What makes Shipa unique
- Shipa combines freight, fulfillment, delivery, and returns through APIs across 100+ countries.
- Agility backs Shipa with a digital freight stack and e-commerce fulfillment centers in Dubai.
- The Shipa Freight and iContainers merger created one of the top-five digital forwarding platforms.
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