Chief Accountant

Location: Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt
Industry: PVC Raw Materials Import & Trading

Are you an experienced accounting professional with a strong background in import operations, inventory accounting, and ERP systems?

We are looking for a Chief Accountant to join our growing team and lead the company's accounting operations. This role is ideal for a hands-on finance leader with expertise in Odoo ERP, import accounting, inventory valuation, financial reporting, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

As our Chief Accountant, you will be responsible for:

Financial Leadership

• Lead and oversee the company's day-to-day accounting operations.
• Review and approve all accounting entries before posting, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Produce Trial Balance, financial statements, and management reports for senior management.

Inventory & Import Accounting

• Manage inventory accounting and ensure accurate inventory valuation within Odoo ERP.
• Resolve inventory discrepancies and stock valuation issues, including negative inventory.
• Manage Landed Costs, including customs, freight, insurance, and other import-related expenses.
• Handle accounting for Letters of Credit (LCs), goods in transit, foreign currency transactions, and exchange differences.

Reconciliations & Financial Close

• Review and reconcile bank accounts, supplier and customer balances.
• Clear and monitor GR/IR, interim, suspense, and clearing accounts.
• Lead the monthly financial close and ensure timely completion of all closing activities.
• Review accruals, depreciation, prepaid expenses, and year-end adjustments.
• Support the review and finalization of previous financial years and opening balances.

Tax & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Egyptian tax regulations and the Electronic Invoicing system.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for external auditors and tax inspections.

Team Management

• Supervise the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Accountants.
• Ensure proper segregation of duties and accounting controls within Odoo ERP.
• Coach, develop, and support the accounting team to achieve high performance.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

8–12 years of accounting experience, including experience as a Chief Accountant or in a supervisory accounting role.

Strong hands-on experience with Odoo ERP (Accounting, Inventory & Purchasing modules).

Proven experience in:

• Import accounting
• Letters of Credit (LCs)
• Customs & freight accounting
• Foreign currency transactions
• Inventory valuation
• Landed Costs
• General Ledger & Financial Reporting

Strong knowledge of Egyptian tax regulations and the Electronic Invoicing system.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Good command of Arabic and English.

Preferred Background

• Experience in PVC, chemicals, industrial trading, manufacturing, or import companies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to financial governance.