Chief Accountant
Job Description
Manage and oversee the entire accounting team.Responsible for day to day finance and accounts operations.Ensures proper recording of all company transactions supervises monthly, Quarterly and end-of-year closing of the general ledger.Responsible for Intercompany reconciliation as per group policy.
Responsible for timely monthly financial statements, Payments, Cash-Flow, Management reporting for submission to CFO.Upload financial data into the group’s financial consolidation software.
Ensure that all necessary documents are requested, collected, and compiled.Detect and address potential compliance issues proactively.Prepares required government reports and responds to inquiries as required.Prepare monthly Tax declaration.
Prepare yearly Tax return with the support of tax advisors.Manage the annual audit performed by audit firm.
Maintains other accounts and performs other accounting duties as required.Advise and assists in preparation of budgets, and monitors actual expenditures against budget estimates throughout the yearRevenue and portfolio analysisPrepare Cash forecasts and analysisPrepare statutory reportsCommunicate routinely with all parties who are involved in or are affected by a financial close;Coordinate and monitor the financial statement, reporting and period-end close process;Prepare balance sheet and income statement;Prepare asset/liability management reports;Review daily entriesSupervise and provide directions to accounting supervisors, senior accountant and other support staff;Review and finalize trial balance, balance sheet and income statement;Review and approve accounts reconciliation, accruals calculations and other related accounting documents/schedules;Review and approve journal entries;Ensure cross training of staff to act as replacements in case of emergencies;Provide professional development guidance and mentoring of staff to help them achieve their full potential.Review all adjustments entry needed to finalize the monthly trial balanceReview Bank reconciliation
Graduates of accounting major only.Not less than 10 years experience a senior accounting position.Heliopolis or nearby residents are preferred.Advanced knowledge of professional accounting software.Excellent financial and analytical abilities.
Requirements & Qualifications
Graduates of accounting major only.Not less than 10 years experience a senior accounting position.Heliopolis or nearby residents are preferred.Advanced knowledge of professional accounting software.Excellent financial and analytical abilities.
Quick Role Summary
Opportunity as "Chief Accountant" at WUZZUF jobs located in مصر الجديدة on a Full-Time basis, suited for Senior Level candidates, within Administrative. Key details from listing: Manage and oversee the entire accounting team.Responsible for day to day finance and accounts operations.Ensures proper recording of all company transactions…
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