Senior General Ledger (GL) Accountant
Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt
Full Time
Experienced
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, amortizations, and adjustments in compliance with accounting standards.
- Perform detailed GL account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies proactively.
- Review and edit staff’s GL entries and reconciliations to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Maintain and ensure the accuracy of the general ledger and related financial statements.
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, identifying trends, variances, and unusual items.
- Maintain and monitor the chart of accounts and cost centers.
- Assist with the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules for management and external audits.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Drive continuous process improvements within the GL function, recommending automation or system enhancements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, treasury, and B&R.
- Participate in the development and implementation of new accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
- Support intercompany reconciliations and ensure elimination entries are properly recorded.
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with large ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Ability to analyze large sets of data and explain variances.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration abilities.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 4–6 years of relevant accounting experience, with strong GL exposure.
- Meets tight deadline requirements.
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