Posted on: Aug 18, 2025

Who are we?

Silkhaus is a Dubai-headquartered end-to-end technology platform that powers short-term rentals (STRs) for guests, real estate owners, and operators. We have an all-star founding team and leading investors (Nordstar Ventures, Nuwa Capital, Global Founders Capital, VentureSouq, Yuj Ventures, and several high-impact family offices and entrepreneurs), with experience in hyper-scaling proptechs and emerging markets technology businesses. In addition to running the largest portfolio of short-term rentals across emerging markets, we are building the global technology stack for STR operators and real estate owners to run cutting-edge short-term rental businesses.

Mission

Silkhaus leverages technology to power delightful short-term rental (STR) experiences for travellers and real estate owners across Asia. Silkhaus is the global operating system for STRs.

Values:

Built By Owners: We operate with an ownership mindset, driven by integrity and technology, to deliver exceptional experiences for real estate owners and guests.

1+1=3: We achieve more together through teamwork, perseverance, and flexibility, fostering excellence and continuous innovation.

Always In Service: We prioritize empathy and excellence, ensuring every guest and real estate partner receives a seamless and memorable experience.

Role Overview:

Silkhaus is looking for a Sr Finance Associate – Accounting & Financial Reporting who will play a key role in leading financial operations and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance and will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end processes across accounts receivable, accounts payable, month-end closures, and internal and external financial reporting. This position will also contribute significantly to the development of internal controls and process improvements, supporting the business in achieving operational efficiency and financial compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with IFRS.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for key balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Ensure intercompany accounting and reconciliations are properly recorded and resolved.
• Support preparation of financial statements and statutory reporting, coordinating with external auditors as required.
• Assist in developing and maintaining robust internal controls and accounting policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (FP&A, Compliance, Operations) to ensure accounting integrity across all business transactions.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and stay updated with the latest developments in IFRS standards.
• Participate in ad hoc finance projects, system improvements, and process automation initiatives.
• Manage 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.