DP World Logistics Egypt, Freight Forwarding Division - Cairo Airport Office
Job Purpose:
The Senior Accountant plays a key role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements, and implementing effective cost-control measures. This position is responsible for streamlining financial processes to enhance efficiency and align with the company's operational goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Tax Compliance: Prepare and file VAT, customs duties, and corporate tax returns, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
- Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for operational needs.
- Audit Preparation: Coordinate with internal and external auditors, providing necessary documentation and addressing audit findings.
- Accounts Payable & Receivable: Record and track all incoming and outgoing payments related to shipments and services.
- Invoicing: Prepare and issue accurate invoices for freight forwarding services, ensuring timely client payments.
- Bank Reconciliation: Ensure accuracy of cash balances by reconciling bank statements with internal financial records.
- Cost Management: Analyze and optimize logistics costs, including freight, customs, and warehousing, to improve profitability.
- Internal Controls: Implement and maintain robust financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy in reporting.
- Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor junior accountants, providing guidance and ensuring high standards in financial tasks.
- Collaboration with Operations: Work closely with logistics teams to accurately report costs and revenues.
- Data Accuracy: Maintain well-organized and precise financial records related to shipment transactions within the accounting system.
Qualifications, Knowledge and experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 35 years of accounting experience, preferably within a freight forwarding company.
- Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail to ensure financial accuracy.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Adaptability to a dynamic, fast-paced business environment.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and accounting software.
