Junior Accountant

The primary purpose of the role

• Responsible for the day-to-day accounting entries and carrying out necessary tasks for accurate data
  entries including but not limited to PO reconciliation, expenses follow-up, bank reconciliation,
  inventories, AP invoices, and AR & AP payments recording.
   
• This role is a key part of the Egyptian Accounting team. The role will be responsible for 
  accurate monthly accounting in local systems based on the Senior Accountant’s instructions. The
  role requires the ability to understand and apply specific business knowledge in an effort to
  anticipate potential problems and force timely resolutions. As there is frequent interaction with the
  Subcluster Controller and the team in English, strong presentation and communication skills are
  essential (both Arabic and English).

Key Accountabilities

● Assist and provide accurate data as well as needed reports to deliver robust financial information
free from an error on a monthly basis.
● Ensure all assigned entries and tasks for month-end closing & all relevant reporting (monthly,
quarterly & annual) is completed in a timely manner & within US reporting deadlines for the
Egyptian entity.
● Responsible for the production of the accounting reports for the country and any other ad-hoc
the report requested by the global accounting structure.
● Provide support to investigate and resolve accounting issues.
● Assist and actively participate in the regular balance sheet reviews for the Egyptian entity
(regularity of review dependent on the importance of the country and size of previous accounting issues).
● Accountable for ensuring compliance with IM group accounting policies, US GAAP and SOX.
Collaborating with and supporting Cluster Finance Director and Controller in ensuring ongoing
risk-based monitoring, design, and implementation of effective internal controls for the Country
including those in scope for the SOX.
● Play a key role in driving and supporting the effective operation of accounting in the country.
Identify any issues and propose resolutions. Provide support in any additional transition to the
outsourcing companies, or system implementation if occurs.
● Interact with local accounting companies, Audit & Tax Consultants, and tax public services.
● Ensure compliance with Local GAAP and US GAAP principles.
● Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with both internal and external key
stakeholders.
● Assistance to the Senior Accounting Team with regard to ad hoc requests and day-to-day activities
in general.
● Active participation in the PO and bank reconciliation process of the country.
● Assist and actively participate in the AR and AP invoice recording into the accounting software with
no material error on a monthly basis.