Finance Executive

Role Overview

The Finance Executive will be reporting to the Finance Manager in Egypt, will perform local accounting activities, manage invoice verifications and vendor payments, prepare funding requests, perform local treasury tasks, and assist the payroll team to ensure accurate salary payments, and reconciliation between HR and Finance records.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly and annual closing activities and provide analysis to the Finance Manager.
• Support the shared services accounting team to maintain accurate financial records in accordance with local requirements.
• Support the statutory audit process and preparation of local financial statements.
• Assist in fixed assets physical inspection and update fixed assets custodies.
• Receive and review vendor invoices. Perform three-way matching (invoice, purchase order, and receipt) to confirm accuracy.
• Route invoices to accounts payable team for timely approvals.
• Ensure all invoices comply with company policies and tax regulations.
• Assist in scheduling and preparing payment run in Workday based on invoice approval status and payment terms.
• Assist in reconciling payments to invoices, resolving payment discrepancies or vendor disputes with treasury team.
• Coordinate with shared service teams to ensure payroll data accuracy and compliance.
• Other accounting and finance duties as assigned/required.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Proven practical experience in Egyptian payroll processing for large headcount.
• Experience working in a US publicly listed BPO highly desired
• Experience with SOX compliance highly desired

Skills / Competencies

• Understanding and knowledge in accounting principles, including US GAAP, IFRS and local requirements.
• Proficiency in English language.
• Strong technical aptitude and expertise including advanced Excel and knowledge of ERP systems.
• Understanding of internal controls.
• Flexibility and open to changes.
• Strong understanding of data privacy standards.
• Time management skills.
• Attention to details.
• Ability to maintain high confidentiality.
• Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to work US Eastern Time shift