Senior Finance & Accounting Officer | Alexandria
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented senior finance & accounting officer to manage and support the day-to-day financial and accounting operations of our entities in Egypt and the UAE. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring regulatory and tax compliance, preparing timely financial reports, and providing management with reliable financial information to support effective decision-making. Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day accounting operations for the Egypt and UAE entities, ensuring accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.
Maintain the General Ledger (GL) and manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).
Record and review sales, purchases, expenses, payments, receipts, supplier invoices, and supporting documentation.
Manage Egyptian electronic invoicing requirements through the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) Portal, including the proper use of electronic signatures.
Prepare and submit required Egyptian tax filings, including VAT, withholding tax, salaries tax, and social insurance reports within statutory deadlines.
Support UAE VAT and corporate tax compliance and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors in the UAE.
Prepare monthly Profit & Loss (P&L) reports by the 15th of the following month and quarterly Statements of Financial Position / Balance Sheets.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
Prepare the annual budget, monitor actual performance against budget, and perform budget variance analysis.
Prepare and update cash flow forecasts to support management planning and decision-making.
Manage banking activities for Egypt and the UAE, including payment preparation, transfers, deposits, payment tracking, and bank reconciliations.
Prepare monthly payroll, salary payment files, payroll-related tax reports, and social insurance documentation while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Follow up on outstanding customer invoices and support timely collections and receivables management.
Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors, prepare supporting schedules and reconciliations, respond to audit queries, and maintain audit-ready financial records.
Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register, including additions, disposals, and periodic verification.
Support finance-related administrative activities, including consultant and hiring contracts, procurement documentation, supplier registration forms, HR letters, and maintenance records.
Maintain well-organized financial, tax, banking, payroll, contract, and audit documentation.
Monitor relevant changes in Egyptian and UAE tax and financial regulations and communicate their potential impact to management.
Maintain strict confidentiality and secure control over financial, banking, employee, client, and supplier information.
Escalate significant financial, compliance, or internal-control issues to the Managing Director when required
Requirements Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, commerce, or a related field.
4–7 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, preferably within a service, consulting, research, or professional-services environment.
Strong knowledge of Egyptian accounting standards and tax regulations.
Hands-on experience with the ETA Portal, electronic invoicing, VAT, withholding tax, salary tax, and social insurance.
Practical experience in financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, bank reconciliation, payroll, and audit coordination.
Experience in UAE accounting, VAT, corporate tax, banking, or financial reporting is highly preferred.
Good practical knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software; experience with Wave Accounting is an advantage.
Good command of Arabic and English.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, documentation, and follow-up skills.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines, work independently with minimal supervision, and maintain a high level of professional integrity and confidentiality.