Chief Accountant

Financial Close & Reporting: Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes; prepare the trial balance, balance sheet, profit & loss statement, and cash flow; deliver management reporting packs with variance analysis and insightful commentary within agreed timelines.General Ledger Governance: Oversee the chart of accounts and ensure accurate, timely, and fully supported reconciliations (including bank, AR, AP, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets & depreciation, and provisions).

Review and approve all reconciliations as part of the monthly closing cycle.Project & Revenue Accounting: Ensure revenue recognition is aligned with project milestones, contracts, and Statements of Work (SOW), in compliance with relevant accounting standards.Financial Operations Oversight: Supervise all finance transactions, ensuring timely supplier payments and customer collections.

Establish KPIs for AP, AR, and GL functions and report performance to the Finance Manager on a timely basis.Tax & Statutory Compliance: Ensure accurate and timely filing of VAT, WHT, and other statutory requirements.

Prepare audit schedules and lead the external audit process to ensure zero material adjustments.Policies, Controls & Compliance: Closing checklists, and internal control frameworks (segregation of duties, approval workflows, system access) in line with updated IFRS/EAS and best governance practices.People Leadership: Define KPIs for AP, AR, and GL teams; provide coaching, guidance, and capability-building to enhance team performance.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.Strong knowledge of Egyptian Accounting Standards (EAS) and IFRS (mandatory).Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or equivalent are considered a strong advantage.Comprehensive understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cost accounting, taxation, and auditing.Prior experience in the manufacturing sector is highly preferred.Proven ability to meet strict deadlines and perform effectively under pressure.Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.