General Accountant

Job description

Financial Accounting & Closing
• Maintain accurate general ledger records
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing
• Prepare financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Ensure correct accounting for retail, e-commerce, and marketplace sales
• Handle accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and provisions
Revenue & Cash Reconciliation
• Reconcile daily/weekly sales from stores, Shopify, and marketplaces
• Reconcile collections vs sales
• Reconcile courier COD collections
• Investigate discrepancies across systems
• Maintain aging of receivables and pending collections
Inventory & Cost Accounting
• Maintain inventory across the warehouse, stores, and production
• Track raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Calculate COGS and product-level costs
• Monitor stock movements, shrinkage, and write-offs
• Support margin analysis per SKU and category
Payables, Expenses & Cost Control
• Record supplier invoices and production costs
• Track marketing, shipping, and logistics costs
• Monitor budget vs actuals
• Identify cost leaks and inefficiencies
Taxation & Compliance (Egypt)
• Prepare and file VAT returns and payroll taxes
• Ensure compliance with Egyptian tax laws
• Coordinate with auditors and tax advisors
Reporting & Business Support
• Prepare monthly management reports
• Support pricing and campaign profitability analysis
• Provide financial insights to management
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• CPA/CMA is a plus
• 5-8 years of experience in retail, e-commerce, or manufacturing
Technical Skills
• Strong financial and cost accounting knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with accounting software and Shopify
• Ability to reconcile large data sets
Core Competencies
• High attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• High integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure
Financial Accounting & Closing
• Maintain accurate general ledger records
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing
• Prepare financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Ensure correct accounting for retail, e-commerce, and marketplace sales
• Handle accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and provisions
Revenue & Cash Reconciliation
• Reconcile daily/weekly sales from stores, Shopify, and marketplaces
• Reconcile collections vs sales
• Reconcile courier COD collections
• Investigate discrepancies across systems
• Maintain aging of receivables and pending collections
Inventory & Cost Accounting
• Maintain inventory across the warehouse, stores, and production
• Track raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Calculate COGS and product-level costs
• Monitor stock movements, shrinkage, and write-offs
• Support margin analysis per SKU and category
Payables, Expenses & Cost Control
• Record supplier invoices and production costs
• Track marketing, shipping, and logistics costs
• Monitor budget vs actuals
• Identify cost leaks and inefficiencies
Taxation & Compliance (Egypt)
• Prepare and file VAT returns and payroll taxes
• Ensure compliance with Egyptian tax laws
• Coordinate with auditors and tax advisors
Reporting & Business Support
• Prepare monthly management reports
• Support pricing and campaign profitability analysis
• Provide financial insights to management
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• CPA/CMA is a plus
• 5-8 years of experience in retail, e-commerce, or manufacturing
Technical Skills
• Strong financial and cost accounting knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with accounting software and Shopify
• Ability to reconcile large data sets
Core Competencies
• High attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• High integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure
Locations Cairo