Senior Accountant

Job Description

• Preparing financial analyses and reports.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
• Ensure the monthly and quarterly Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assisting with preparing and monitoring budgets.
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
• Assisting with annual audit preparations.
• Appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
• General ledger preparation.
• Coordinating accounting functions and programs.
• Follow up on Accounts receivable and payments.
• Checking late payments, accounts and sending reminders.
• Assist in preparing the taxation reports.
• Participate with the chief accountant in the semi-annual & annual closures.
• Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
• Performing other accounting duties and supporting junior staff as required or assigned.
• Communicate with Manager and/or Director on work status and client issues that arise.
• Follow up vendor accounts.

Job Requirements

• BS/BA degree inAccounting/Finance.
• 2-5 yrs. of experience.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages and ERP systems.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Tax Law in Egypt.
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Detail-oriented.
• strong financial analysis skills.
• Awareness of business trends.