- Manage the monthly and year-end closing process for a portfolio of client companies.
- Review general ledger entries, reconciliations, accruals, journals, and supporting schedules.
- Prepare and review management accounts and financial statements in line with Egyptian Accounting Standards and IFRS.
- Supervise, delegate tasks to, review, and coach two Junior Accountants.
- Oversee VAT, withholding tax, payroll tax, social insurance, and ETA e-invoicing requirements.
- Liaise directly with clients, external auditors, tax authorities, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Set up and maintain chart of accounts, accounting controls, documentation standards, and workflows for the Egypt office.
- Ensure accounting records, filings, and client deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
- Support continuous improvement of accounting processes and client service delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Commerce, Finance, or a relevant field.
- 6–8+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within an accounting outsourcing, audit, tax, or professional-services firm.
- At least 2 years of team-supervision or review experience.
- Strong practical knowledge of Egyptian tax, VAT, withholding tax, payroll tax, social insurance, and ETA e-invoicing.
- Solid experience in month-end closing, financial reporting, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.
- Good knowledge of Egyptian Accounting Standards and IFRS.
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP/accounting software.
- Strong communication and client-management skills.
- Fluent Arabic and English, written and spoken.
- CMA, CPA, ACCA, or similar professional certification is an advantage.