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We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior General Ledger Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing general ledger activities, reviewing financial transactions, supporting the preparation of financial statements, managing banking and treasury operations, and ensuring accurate accounting records and timely financial reporting.

The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably Odoo, and a solid understanding of taxation, social insurance, payroll accounting, accounts payable and receivable, and banking procedures. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and Egyptian tax and social insurance regulations.

Key Responsibilities

1. General Ledger & Financial Reporting

• Review and validate journal entries, accounting transactions, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal accounting policies.

• Review monthly trial balances, general ledger accounts, and account reconciliations, ensuring that discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly.

• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, including bank accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, employee accounts, and other relevant accounts.

• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and periodic management reports.

• Ensure the accurate recording and classification of financial transactions in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company procedures.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger records using Odoo ERP, ensuring proper documentation and traceability of transactions.

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, prepayments, adjustments, and account analysis.

• Coordinate with relevant departments to obtain supporting documents and resolve accounting discrepancies.

2. Banking & Treasury Operations

• Record and review bank transactions, transfers, collections, supplier payments, bank charges, interest expenses, and other treasury-related movements.

• Prepare bank payment instructions and ensure that all payments are supported by the appropriate approvals and documentation.

• Obtain and maintain SWIFT confirmations and other relevant banking documents for international and domestic transfers.

• Perform regular bank reconciliations, investigate variances, and ensure that outstanding items are resolved in a timely manner.

• Monitor bank balances, cash movements, and treasury transactions to maintain accurate financial records.

• Maintain organized banking documentation and support the preparation of bank-related reports and cash position summaries.

• Coordinate with banks and internal departments regarding payment confirmations, transfer discrepancies, and transaction-related inquiries.

3. Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Review supplier invoices, payment requests, and supporting documentation to ensure proper verification, authorization, and accounting treatment.

• Review and process relevant debit notes and credit notes, ensuring appropriate documentation and accurate recording.

• Verify supplier balances and reconcile accounts payable records with supplier statements.

• Issue and review sales invoices, ensuring accuracy of customer details, pricing, supporting documents, and applicable tax treatment.

• Maintain customer accounts, monitor outstanding receivables, and follow up on overdue balances and collections.

• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies between accounting records and customer statements.

• Follow up on shipping documents and other commercial documentation required to support invoicing, payments, and accounting entries.

• Ensure timely and accurate recording of payable and receivable transactions in Odoo ERP.

4. Taxation & Social Insurance

• Review withholding tax calculations, supporting documents, and payment schedules to ensure accuracy and timely settlement.

• Prepare and submit payroll tax returns and related reconciliations in accordance with applicable Egyptian tax regulations.

• Reconcile payroll tax records with payroll reports, accounting entries, and relevant payment documentation.

• Monitor social insurance contributions and payments, ensuring timely settlement and accurate recording.

• Follow up on the preparation and submission of annual Social Insurance Form 2 and maintain the related supporting documentation.

• Maintain organized tax and social insurance records for internal review, external audits, and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate with the relevant internal teams and external advisors to resolve tax and social insurance discrepancies and support compliance requirements.

5. Shipping, Customs & Insurance

• Review invoices and fees related to customs clearance services, ensuring that charges are accurate, properly supported, and correctly recorded.

• Verify shipping-related expenses and ensure appropriate allocation and documentation within the accounting records.

• Maintain marine insurance policies, certificates, supporting documents, and claims files.

• Follow up on marine insurance claims and coordinate with the relevant parties to ensure proper documentation and timely processing.

• Maintain vehicle insurance records, including policy documentation, renewal dates, payments, and related accounting entries.

• Ensure that shipping, customs, and insurance transactions are properly documented and reconciled with the relevant general ledger accounts.

6. Payroll & Employee Accounts

• Review payroll records, salary calculations, employee entitlements, deductions, advances, and other payroll-related transactions.

• Verify the accuracy of payroll accounting entries and ensure that payroll expenses and liabilities are correctly recorded.

• Reconcile payroll records with general ledger accounts, bank payments, tax deductions, and social insurance contributions.

• Review employee account balances, including advances, loans, reimbursements, and other outstanding amounts.

• Coordinate with the HR department to resolve discrepancies in employee records, payroll calculations, and employee-related financial transactions.

• Maintain the confidentiality and accuracy of payroll and employee financial information.

7. Internal Controls, Documentation & Audit Support

• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, accounting procedures, approval workflows, and documentation requirements.

• Maintain well-organized accounting records and supporting documents for all financial transactions.

• Identify accounting discrepancies, control weaknesses, and process inefficiencies, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

• Support internal and external audits by preparing reconciliations, schedules, supporting documents, and requested financial information.

• Ensure timely completion of assigned accounting activities and adherence to monthly and annual closing deadlines.

• Contribute to improving accounting procedures, reporting accuracy, and the effective use of Odoo ERP.

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a Senior Accountant or General Ledger role.

• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end closing procedures.

• Practical experience with banking operations, treasury transactions, accounts payable and receivable, and supplier and customer reconciliations.

• Good understanding of Egyptian tax regulations, payroll taxes, withholding taxes, and social insurance procedures.

• Experience handling shipping-related expenses, customs clearance documentation, and insurance records is highly desirable.

• Hands-on experience with Odoo ERP is strongly preferred.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to analyze accounting data and prepare financial schedules.

• Good understanding of applicable accounting standards, internal controls, and financial documentation requirements.

• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet reporting deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.

• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively across Finance, HR, Operations, and external parties.

Key Competencies

• General Ledger Management & Account Reconciliation

• Financial Reporting & Month-End Closing

• Banking Operations & Treasury Monitoring

• Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Egyptian Tax & Social Insurance Compliance

• Payroll Accounting & Employee Reconciliations

• Odoo ERP & Microsoft Excel

• Internal Controls & Audit Support

• Analytical Thinking & Attention to Detail

• Time Management & Cross-Functional Coordination