Chief Accountant

🏢 Genena Group
📍 Cairo, EgyptFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 4w ago🔄 Updated: 4w ago
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The Chief Accountant will be responsible for developing and implementing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. They will lead and support the accounting team, collaborate with other departments, and prepare financial reports and analyses for management. The role involves liaising with external auditors, participating in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Key responsibilities include overseeing daily accounting transactions, managing deposit accounts, preparing financial statements, handling bank reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with statutory tax laws. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Commerce, with a strong understanding of accounting cycles, financial reporting, general ledger, and reconciliation. Proven experience in tenant billing, facility service collections, and knowledge of local tax regulations (VAT, Income Tax, Withholding Tax) are essential. Proficiency in ERP accounting systems and Advanced Excel is required. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Head of Accounts is mandatory, along with good proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and good English proficiency.
Required Skills
Productivity & Workplace Tools
WordExcelPowerPoint
Other
accounting cyclesmaintenance depositstenant billinglocal tax regulationsIncome TaxWithholding Taxtax filing proceduresERP accounting systemsfinancial ledgerscash flow trackingstatutory tax lawsexternal auditors
Finance, Legal & Governance
Financial ReportingGeneral LedgerBank ReconciliationVATBudgetingFinancial ForecastingFP&AFinancial AnalysisJournal EntriesVendor Payments
Hospitality, Retail & Customer Service
Collections
Information Technology
Advanced ExcelSLA Management
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce.Preferred: ( IFRS – MBA).At least 5 years of experience as a Head of Accounts.Very good proficiency in MS Word.Very good proficiency in MS Excel.Very good proficiency in MS PowerPoint.Good English proficiency.
Description
Participate in developing and implementing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard assets and reduce financial risks.Lead, guide, and provide technical and administrative support to the team to improve overall performance.Coordinate and collaborate with other departments (Finance, Operations, Sales, and Supply Chain) to ensure smooth financial operations and resolve any related issues.Prepare and present financial reports and analyses to management, focusing on key results and recommendations to support sound financial decision-making.Liaise with external auditors and external parties during scheduled reviews and audits to facilitate the audit process.Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes as required.Participate in tax examination/audit processes to help ensure that no tax penalties are incurred and to avoid arbitrary assessments.Prepare the company’s estimated budget to ensure there are no significant variances.Support cross-departmental review comparing the actual budget vs. the estimated budget to strengthen control over execution.Review and analyze financial statements and reports to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and credibility of financial data.Perform any other assigned tasks related to the role to achieve organizational objectives.Strong expertise in accounting cycles, financial reporting, general ledger, and reconciliation.Proven experience in handling maintenance deposits, tenant billing, and facility service collections.Solid knowledge of local tax regulations (VAT, Income Tax, Withholding Tax) and filing procedures.Excellent knowledge of ERP accounting systems and Advanced Excel.Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.Professional certifications (CMA or equivalent) are a plus.Key Responsibilities:Oversee and review daily accounting transactions, journal entries, and financial ledgers.Manage maintenance deposit accounts, client/tenant accounts, and collection tracking.Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and trial balances.Handle bank reconciliations, cash flow tracking, and vendor/contractor payments.Ensure compliance with statutory tax laws and coordinate with external auditors.
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