Senior General Ledger Accountant
Orient -
Maadi, Cairo
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Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, and general ledger reconciliations.
- Manage and close month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial periods accurately and on time.
- Review financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow) for correctness and consistency.
- Supervise and mentor junior accountants and review their work for compliance and accuracy.
- Investigate and resolve complex reconciliation issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Support the annual budgeting process and monitor actuals vs. budget.
- Coordinate with internal teams (AP, AR, etc.) to ensure accurate transaction flow.
- Ensure all financial operations comply with IFRS, internal policies, and audit standards.
- Participate in automation and process improvement initiatives.
- Liaise with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits and resolve findings.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- IFRS certification (preferable)
- Minimum 5-7 years of accounting experience preferably in the industrial sector, including at least 2 years in a senior role.
- Strong command of ERP systems such as Odoo, SAP or Oracle.
- High-level Excel skills, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data modeling.
- Solid understanding of financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively across functions and seniority levels.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (Odoo, SAP, Oracle)
- IFRS knowledge and application
- Budgeting and variance analysis
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling
- Journal entry and closing cycle management
- Financial statement preparation and review
- Reconciliation and audit support.
