A prominent and well-established construction company in Egypt is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Accounting Sector Director to lead and oversee its comprehensive accounting functions. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned accounting professional with a strong track record in implementing efficient accounting practices and delivering robust financial reporting to serve the needs of the Financial Sector and all relevant stakeholders.

As the Accounting Sector Director, you will be responsible for directing a broad range of critical accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the organization. Your expertise will be pivotal in optimizing our accounting processes and providing insightful financial information to support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the accounting department, fostering a high-performance and collaborative team environment.
• Oversee the management of the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions, including bank reconciliations, currency conversions, expense management, and financial closing processes.
• Direct client accounting functions, including contract review from an accounting perspective, invoice generation, management of client guarantees, and account reconciliation.
• Manage all aspects of subcontractors accounting, including contract oversight, invoice processing, tax compliance, guarantee management, account reconciliation, and accruals.
• Oversee suppliers accounting functions, including invoice processing, management of service provider contracts, tax compliance, GR/IR account management, handling supplier guarantees, reconciliation, and accrual requests.
• Lead the cost allocation processes, ensuring accurate distribution of indirect, overhead, and direct costs.
• Direct the accounting for fixed assets, including registration, tracking movements, and managing depreciation accruals.
• Ensure effective coordination between warehouse operations and accounting, overseeing the financial aspects of inventory management, material coding, transaction tracking, subcontractor withdrawals, and scrapping processes.
• Develop, implement, and maintain efficient accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and statutory requirements (including IFRS and local Egyptian regulations).
• Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and analyses to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes and systems, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff, fostering their professional growth and ensuring adequate succession planning.