General Accountant

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities:

1. Core Accounting Functions

Maintain general ledger for Egypt operations in accordance with company policies and Egyptian accounting standards.

Process and record daily accounting transactions with proper documentation.

Prepare journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.

Reconcile accounts on regular basis (daily/weekly/monthly as appropriate).

Assist with month-end closing procedures.

2. Financial Transactions & Reporting

Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial reports for Egypt operations.

Support data collection for management reporting and generate ad-hoc analyses as required.

Maintain accurate cash flow records and coordinate with the Treasury Manager on funding requirements.

Assist with documentation for Egyptian tax requirements.

Maintain records for audit purposes and support audits as required.

3. Operational Support

Process vendor invoices and prepare payment requests.

Maintain fixed asset register for Egypt facilities.

Monitor and record local expenses with proper classifications.

Monitor bank accounts and support cash management processes.

Assist with petty cash management and reconciliation.

Support local statutory requirements and filings.

4. Customer & Supplier Account Management

Track receivables and payables related to local distributors customers & suppliers.

Reconcile statements resolve discrepancies and ensure timely collections and payments.

Maintain up-to-date records of all transactions and contracts.

5. Payroll Management

Process monthly payroll for all Egypt-based employees including bonuses allowances and deductions.

Ensure timely disbursement of salaries and maintenance of payroll records.

Coordinate with HR for staff attendance leaves and any salary changes.

6. Government Compliance

Calculate and remit statutory deductions such as income tax social insurance and any other applicable contributions.

Liaise with government authorities on compliance filing returns and inspections.

Keep updated with local labor and tax laws to ensure full compliance.

7. System and Controls

Ensure proper application of Chart of Accounts.

Maintain compliance with internal control procedures.

Support with local system issues.

Assist in implementing standardized processes.

Validate data integrity for Egypt transactions.

9. Coordination

Coordinate with Sudan and Kenya finance teams on intercompany transactions.

Support Group Financial Controller with Egypt-specific information.

Communicate with local authorities as needed.

Interface with external parties (banks vendors etc.).

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance.

Minimum 3-5 years of accounting experience preferably in a trading company in Egypt.

Good knowledge of Egyptian tax laws payroll processing and statutory reporting.

Proficiency in accounting software (use of ERP systems).

Strong Excel skills and financial reporting abilities.

Experience dealing with distributors and large transaction volumes is a plus.

Key Competencies:

High attention to detail and accuracy

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Integrity and confidentiality

Effective communication and coordination

Problem-solving and analytical thinkin

Key Skills

• General Ledger Reconciliation
• Taleo
• GAAP
• Journal Entries
• QuickBooks
• General Ledger Accounting
• Accounting
• Microsoft Dynamics Navision
• Account Reconciliation
• Accrual Accounting
• Microsoft Dynamics GP
• Accounts Payable

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