Chief Accountant

Own the full accounting cycle: general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close

Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and management reports for the Finance & Accounting Manager and senior leadership

Supervise and review the work of accounting staff across departments and sites, including reconciliation

Establish and enforce accounting policies, controls, and approval workflows, replacing informal or undocumented practices

Ensure compliance with Egyptian tax law, statutory filings, and regulatory reporting requirements

Manage fixed asset registers, cost allocation, and cost center accounting across the company projects.

Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in coordination with the Finance & Accounting Manager

Coordinate with auditors (internal and external) and manage audit requests and documentation

Support the ERP (Odoo) implementation from a Finance perspective — chart of accounts setup, data migration, and process mapping for accounting workflows

Maintain organized, audit-ready financial documentation and records

7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or chief accountant capacity

Strong knowledge of Egyptian accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory compliance requirements

Experience managing multi-site or multi-entity accounting (retail, real estate, or fuel/retail station experience a plus)

Hands-on experience with accounting software; ERP implementation experience (Odoo preferred) is a strong advantage

Proven ability to build or formalize accounting processes and controls in an organization with limited existing structure

Strong Excel skills and financial reporting capability

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional certification (CMA, ACCA, or equivalent) preferred

Strong communication skills in English and Arabic

Nice to Have Experience in mall/retail leasing accounting (tenant billing, common area cost recovery) or fuel station/forecourt accounting

Experience supporting an ERP go-live from the Finance side

People management experience across a small accounting team