Senior Financial Accountant
Industry: Non-Profit Organizations
Department: Finance
Location: New Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: CEO
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow monitoring, taxation, and audit preparation. The ideal candidate will ensure financial accuracy, maintain compliance with applicable regulations, and support effective financial planning and control.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Manage daily accounting transactions, general ledger entries, accounts payable and receivable, and bank reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements, financial reports, and final accounts.
- Maintain accurate accounting records, balance sheets, and supporting financial documentation.
- Monitor cash flow, treasury operations, payments, advances, invoices, and bank transactions.
- Reconcile vendor and supplier accounts and ensure timely processing of financial transactions.
Budgeting & Financial Analysis
- Assist in preparing and monitoring budgets and track actual expenditures against budget plans.
- Analyze financial performance and identify discrepancies, cost-saving opportunities, and corrective actions.
- Prepare financial and budget variance reports to support management decisions.
- Monitor financial resources to ensure their effective utilization.
Taxation, Auditing & Compliance
- Handle operational tax-related matters, including applicable payroll taxes and withholding taxes on vendor and supplier payments.
- Coordinate with external auditors and accounting representatives during internal and external audits.
- Prepare financial documents and reports required for audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
- Follow up on government transactions and official documentation to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Liaise with relevant governmental authorities and prepare required financial and administrative documents.
Administrative Support
- Maintain organized financial records and filing systems.
- Coordinate with internal departments, banks, vendors, suppliers, external auditors, and relevant government authorities.
- Support administrative and operational activities, including inventory, supplies, travel, and accommodation arrangements when required.
- Support assigned operational initiatives and coordinate with relevant team members to ensure timely completion.
Requirements
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5–7 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of general accounting, financial statements, general ledger, and account reconciliation.
- Practical experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and variance reporting.
- Knowledge of taxation, audit procedures, and financial compliance.
- Experience dealing with external auditors and governmental authorities is an advantage.
- Previous experience in a non-profit organization, NGO, educational institution, or service-based organization is preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and the ability to meet reporting deadlines.
Key Competencies
- Financial Analysis and Problem-Solving
- Planning and Organization
- Attention to Detail and Quality Focus
- Communication and Coordination
- Decision-Making
- Adaptability
- Writing and Reporting