Job Purpose
The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the organization's accounting operations, ensuring accuracy of financial records, compliance with applicable regulations, and timely preparation of financial reports. The role plays a key part in strengthening financial controls, supporting audits, and providing strategic financial insights to management.
Location: 1119 Nile Corniche, Cairo
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Reporting & Close Process
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Ensure all journal entries and accruals are accurately recorded.
- Analyse financial results and explain variances against budget and prior periods.
- Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Support preparation of management reports and board packs.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS / EAS).
2. General Ledger & Reconciliations
- Review and approve journal entries prepared by junior accountants.
- Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records.
- Monitor intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
- Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.
- Ensure proper revenue and expense recognition.
3. Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight
- Supervise AP and AR processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Review vendor reconciliations and payment runs.
- Monitor customer collections and aging reports.
- Ensure proper cut-off procedures at period end.
- Strengthen controls over cash handling and disbursements.
4. Budgeting & Financial Analysis
- Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting.
- Track actual performance against budget.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to management.
- Conduct cost analysis and profitability reviews.
- Assist in cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
- Support business decision-making with financial modeling.
5. Compliance, Tax & Audit
- Ensure compliance with local tax laws and financial regulations.
- Prepare and review VAT / Sales Tax / Withholding Tax filings.
- Coordinate and support internal and external audits.
- Prepare audit schedules and respond to auditor inquiries.
- Maintain strong internal controls and recommend improvements.
- Ensure documentation is audit-ready at all times.
6. Process Improvement & Controls
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes.
- Implement and monitor financial controls and policies.
- Support ERP enhancements and finance system improvements.
- Standardize accounting procedures across entities (if applicable).
- Mentor and guide junior accounting staff.
7. Stakeholder Support
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR, Operations, Procurement).
- Provide financial data to support management decisions.
- Respond to ad hoc financial analysis requests.
- Support Finance Manager / Controller on strategic initiatives.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Experience
- 57 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Proven experience in financial reporting and month-end close.
- Experience working with ERP system (SAP)
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of IFRS / EAS.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with accounting software and ERP systems.
- Strong financial analysis capabilities.
- Solid understanding of tax and compliance requirements.
