Chief Accountant

Recruiter
SSC Egypt
Location
Cairo, Egypt
Salary
Competitive salary
Posted
24 Jan 2025
Closes
22 Feb 2025
Ref
90878E414A
Job role
Chief accountant
Experience level
Qualified accountant
  • Oversee and manage the monthly closing process, ensuring accurate journal entries, reconciliations, and variance explanations.
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of all accounting transactions.
  • Review and reconcile supplier invoices, ensuring timely payments.
  • Conduct monthly reconciliations of financial transactions.
  • Validate and reconcile inventory and fixed asset accounts.
  • Manage the release of employee End of Service Benefits (EOSB) and reconcile EOSB provisions.
  • Work with department heads to gather data for budget preparation and forecasting.
  • Ensure data collection is completed and loaded into analytical software.
  • Conduct variance analysis by comparing actual results with budget on a monthly basis.
  • Prepare year-end financial statements in compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Ensure weekly bank reports generated by the ERP system are reconciled with bank statements.
  • Prepare detailed reports for the finance management team.
  • Monitor cost center expenses, comparing them against the budget.
  • Validate and process online expense claims for approval.
  • Conduct weekly petty cash counts to ensure proper management.

Requirements
  • Current experience as a Chief Accountant.
  • Experience with ERP systems, preferably Dynamics365.
  • Strong background in financial accounting and public accounting (preferred).
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
  • Expertise in handling large ERP and reporting packages.
  • Able to work collaboratively in a team and exhibit strong problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP Dynamics365.
  • Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in general or tax accounting.
  • Reliable and punctual, with strong communication skills.
  • Previous experience in the hospitality industry is required.