Assistant Manager - Controlling I Real Estate I Finance

Overview of the role:

Ensure accurate and reliable business reporting through the execution of robust, well-controlled financial closing processes, maintaining consistency, compliance, and integrity across all reporting activities.

What you will do:

• Financial Reporting & Closing
• • Lead and ensure the timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• • Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and supporting analyses to ensure compliance with accounting standards and business requirements.
• • Ensure all month-end journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, provisions, and adjustments, are accurately recorded.
• General Ledger & Accounting Control
• • Maintain the Chart of Accounts and ensure the proper classification of transactions across account groups, cost centers, and profit centers.
• • Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded in the General Ledger and comply with company policies and accounting standards.
• • Monitor and review VAT and tax-related accounting entries to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Financial Analysis & Management Reporting
• • Prepare and distribute timely, accurate management reports, financial statements, and analytical reports to support decision-making.
• • Perform regular and ad hoc financial analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Audit & Compliance
• • Lead the coordination of external audits and serve as the primary point of contact for auditors.
• • Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and resolve audit queries in a timely manner.
• • Ensure a smooth year-end audit process and compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Intercompany & Revenue Accounting
• • Oversee intercompany reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
• • Manage intercompany cost allocations and ensure accurate accounting treatment.
• • Maintain accurate revenue and cost recognition records in line with applicable accounting standards.
• Process Improvement & Systems Support
• • Support the Record-to-Report (R2R) team in the preparation of financial statements and reporting activities.
• • Participate in ERP implementations, system enhancements, process improvement initiatives, and special projects as required.
• • Drive continuous improvements in financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.

Skills

Required Skills to be successful:

• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably within the real estate sector.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Word.
• Experience with SAP or similar financial systems is preferred.
• Proven track record in preparing high-quality financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

What equips you for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance.
• Strong knowledge of Egyptian Accounting Standards and IFRS.
• Professional certifications such as IFRS, CMA, or FMVA are a plus.