Key Responsibilities – Accounting:

• Prepare, review, and finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure timely submission of required financial reports to the country manager and relevant authorities.
• Prepare, review and control cashflow forecast and budget.
• Coordinate with external auditors and facilitate the annual audit process.
• Manage daily accounting activities such as ledger entries, reconciliations, and settlements.
• Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and accurately reported.
• Ensure the company’s financial practices are in line with statutory regulations and legislation.
• Understanding of IFRS and local GAAP.
• Prepare financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting systems and processes.
• Perform reconciliations and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Participate in special projects, such as system implementations, process improvements, and ad-hoc analyses as needed
• Ensure that the general ledger accounts are properly updated and reconciled
• Responsible for monthly closing activities and ensure financial books are accurate
• Monitor financial reporting requirements and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Perform variance analysis and provide explanations for significant changes in financials
• Prepare presentations for stakeholders and management.
• Identify risks and opportunities related to financial reporting and recommend improvements.
• Monitor costs and expenses to identify variances and trends.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement
• Collaborate with business units and IT teams to define reporting requirements, gather data, and design innovative reporting solutions
• Process invoices, ensure payments are made, and monitor accounts payable and receivable.
• Track expenses and ensure they are recorded correctly in the accounting system.
• Ensure that accounting data is entered into the system accurately and timely.

Key Responsibilities – Taxation:

• Follow-up on all tax payments and ensure timely payment of all related taxes according to legal deadlines.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and yearly tax reports, such as; VAT tax, income tax, annual corporate tax … etc.
• Ensure compliance with transfer Pricing requirements and adherence.
• Prepare documents and analysis required by tax authorities and attend tax inspections.
• Implement and maintain an inclusive filling system for all tax documents and update the company’s tax database.
• Recommend tax strategies that align with company goals and ensure compliance with Egyptian Tax Law.
• Keep up to date with all changes and adjustments related to Egyptian Tax Law and other related laws.
• Keep accurate records of incoming and outgoing payments to the organization.
• Assist in the preparation of tax documents for employees.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant field
• Solid understanding of accounting and tax regulations

Experience / Skills:

• Expert in Egyptian tax laws
• Experience with ERP systems preferably Microsoft Dynamics
• 7+ years of experience in FMCG
• Fluent English
• Ability to work independently