General Accountant
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical General Accountant with 3 to 5 years of experience to manage our daily accounting operations.
The ideal candidate will be a power-user of Microsoft Excel and Word, capable of handling full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and data analysis to support management decisions.Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow).General Ledger Management: Perform daily bookkeeping, post journal entries, and maintain the chart of accounts.Reconciliations: Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and ensure accounts receivable/payable balances match the general ledger.Tax Compliance: Prepare and file tax returns (VAT, Corporate Tax, etc.) in accordance with local regulations.Audit Support: Assist in internal and external audit processes by providing required documentation and schedules.Cost & Budgeting: Monitor departmental budgets and analyze variances between actual and forecasted expenses.
Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of proven experience in a general accounting role.Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.Language: Fluency in English for reporting and communication.Advanced Microsoft Excel:Expertise in Pivot Tables and Power Query for data summarization.Mastery of complex formulas (XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIFS, IF statements).Ability to build automated financial models and dashboards.Professional Microsoft Word:Creating formal financial reports, management memos, and official correspondence.Proficiency in formatting tables, styles, and templates for professional documentation.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential data.Excellent time management to meet strict month-end deadlines.Residence: Must be a resident of 10th of Ramadan City only.
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of proven experience in a general accounting role.Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.Language: Fluency in English for reporting and communication.Advanced Microsoft Excel:Expertise in Pivot Tables and Power Query for data summarization.Mastery of complex formulas (XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIFS, IF statements).Ability to build automated financial models and dashboards.Professional Microsoft Word:Creating formal financial reports, management memos, and official correspondence.Proficiency in formatting tables, styles, and templates for professional documentation.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential data.Excellent time management to meet strict month-end deadlines.Residence: Must be a resident of 10th of Ramadan City only.
Quick Role Summary
Opportunity as "General Accountant" at Activa International located in 10th of ramadan city on a Full-Time basis, suited for Senior Level candidates, within Finance & Accounting. Key details from listing: We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical General Accountant with 3 to 5 years of experience to manage our daily accounting operations. The ideal…
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