GL & Reporting Accountant

We are seeking a highly skilled GL & Reporting Accountant to join our team in Cairo.

The General Ledger & Reporting Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial accounting, reporting, reconciliations, fixed asset management, balance sheet integrity, and audit support. The role plays a critical part in the month-end closing process & financial control environment.

Responsibilities:

• Execute accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities in accordance with Local and group reporting calendars.
• Perform daily bank statement uploads into SAP and prepare monthly bank reconciliations accurately and within reporting deadlines.
• Manage monthly capitalization and depreciation processes for CAPEX, maintain accurate fixed asset records, and ensure compliance with capitalization policies and accounting standards.
• Prepare reconciliations and analysis for assigned balance sheet accounts, identify and resolve aged outstanding balances, and ensure all reconciliations are completed according to closing calendar deadlines.
• Support interim and year-end financial statement audits, prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation, and ensure audit readiness throughout the year.
• Participate in finance transformation and automation projects, assist in designing and implementing internal control frameworks, and conduct risk assessments and control testing activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1-4 years of experience in General Ledger, Financial Reporting, or Record-to-Report (R2R) accounting.
• Experience in FMCG organizations is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with fixed assets accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and accounting principles.
• Advanced SAP ERP experience, preferably in FI and Asset Accounting modules.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Understanding of internal controls and risk management frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, high attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational and time management skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits:

• Travel 10-20%