Sr. General Accountant

Job Purpose:

To manage and oversee the day-to-day accounting operations for the Company's Greenfield project in the SEZone (Ain Sokhna), ensuring accurate financial records, proper documentation, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The role is responsible for monitoring project-related expenses, processing financial transactions, reconciling accounts, preparing financial reports, and supporting budget control to ensure efficient financial management and smooth project operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage general accounting activities, including General Ledger (GL) accounting, Accounts Payable (AP), and Capex accounting.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of accounting entries and GL postings.
• Manage vendor accounts, supplier payments, and bank transactions.
• Perform regular bank and vendor reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution.
• Calculate, record, and ensure compliance with Egyptian Withholding Tax (WHT) requirements, including timely deposits and reporting.
• Support capital expenditure (Capex) accounting and maintain an accurate fixed asset register.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory accounting requirements and Special Economic Zone (SEZone) regulations, where applicable.
• Operate effectively within a non-SAP accounting environment during the initial phase and support the transition to SAP upon implementation.
• Maintain accurate financial records, ensure data integrity, and handle confidential financial information with the highest level of professionalism.
• Support accounting operations in a manufacturing, industrial, or Greenfield project environment, as applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in general accounting, Accounts Payable, GL accounting, and vendor/bank management.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, GL accounting, Accounts Payable, and Capex accounting processes.
• Working knowledge of Egyptian Withholding Tax (WHT) calculations and accounting requirements.
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or Greenfield project environment is preferred.
• Experience working with non-SAP accounting systems or ERP platforms, with the ability to adapt to SAP implementation, is preferred.
• Familiarity with Special Economic Zone (SEZone) regulations and compliance requirements is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Strong reconciliation, analytical, and numerical skills, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and maintain the confidentiality of financial information.

Technical Skills & Systems

Strong command of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Working knowledge of non-SAP accounting systems or ERP platforms.

SAP working knowledge is preferred.

Language Requirements

Arabic: Good written and verbal communication skills.

English: Good written and verbal communication skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of accounting entries and GL postings.
• Timely and accurate vendor and supplier payments.
• Compliance with WHT requirements, including timely deposits and reporting.
• Accuracy and timely completion of bank reconciliations.
• Accuracy of Capex accounting records and the fixed asset register.
• Compliance with applicable statutory and SEZone requirements.