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Accounting Manager - KSA

Thales

Job Location:

Cairo - Egypt

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 21 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 19 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Cairo Egypt

In fast changing markets customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace transportation defence security and space our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrows possible.

Thales has built a presence in Egypt for over 40 years and has today over 100 employees. Thales in Egypt is part of our Middle East business that has 1800 people across Egypt Iraq Kuwait KSA Lebanon Oman Pakistan Qatar and We delivered fare collection and control and communication systems for the first metro line in Africa Metro Line 1 in Cairo. Since then we have continued to bring growth and security and safety to the country by upgrading these transportation systems as well as providing solutions for customers in air traffic management air defence and Navy.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee and manage all aspects of accounting department for Thales KSA entities.
Supervise and mentor accounting staff providing training and support to ensure the team is working on maximum efficiency.
Ensure the timely preparation of financial statements for all entities in scope.
Manage and supervise the different tax compliance filings for the served entities.
Develop and maintain internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Approve Complex Journal entries and account reconciliations.
Ensure the accuracy of books and records by analysing and reviewing trial balance as well as drive balance sheet review process and provide remediation and solution.
Work closely with different country finance & project controllers.
Responsible for resolving reporting and closing queries and develop controls to avoid repeated issues.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

At least 7 years of experience with a large sized company preferably MNC of which last 4 years to be of supervisory role.
Shared Services Experience is preferable.
Experience in regional or head office functions in MNC with ability to communicate with people from different regions.
Ability to take over Business Partner Role

QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Professional certificate is preferred (CPA CMA etc.
Strong knowledge of IFRS
Proficient in SAP
Knowledge of KSA

PREFERRED SKILLS

Strong capacity to influence key stakeholders / engage & develop teams.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and solve problems effectively.
Leadership management and team building skills.
Agility adaptability and flexibility
Multitasker
Work under pressure and tight deadlines.
Strong ability to plan for self and team.
Excellent team working skills with peers and cross functional teams.
Effective communicator capable of influencing in a multicultural environment.
French Language is preferable.
Fluent in English

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Required Experience:

Manager