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Chief Accountant

What is FlapKap ?

We are the financial growth partner for the digitally-native businesses in the Middle East and Africa. We support online businesses to overcome their cash constraints by financing their working capital and we ensure their growth without losing equity. We also give them insights on their media spend to maximize their revenues and profits.

For more info, check our features on TechCrunch and Forbes.

Why FlapKap?

FlapKap is a fast, smart, collaborative and first of its kind startup that aims to disrupt the financial industry in MEA. FlapKap is backed by QED, A15, Outliers, and Nclude with a total financing of over $37m USD. FlapKap is a safe environment with a welcoming atmosphere to creativity and innovation FlapKap is dynamic and progressive. Everyday there are new challenges and significant achievements that make everyone charged, excited and proud to belong.

What is this role?

We are looking for a Chief Accountant to supervise, track and evaluate day-to-day activities. Accounting Manager responsibilities include establishing financial status by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying and reporting information. We are also looking for someone to work closely with our financial management team.

What will you do?

Manage and oversee the accounting department including:

Month and end-year process closing along with consolidated financial statements under IFRS.
Accounts payable/receivable
General ledger
Banks, Credit facilities and cash reconciliation
treasury
Intercompany Accounts Management
Fixed Assets
VAT, Income Tax and Payroll tax on regional level.

Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.
Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles and IFRS..
Responsible for tax planning throughout the fiscal year; files annual corporate tax returns.
Audits accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.
Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

7+ years of proven working experience including 2 years as chief accountant, Accounting Supervisor, Auditor or accounting manager..
Big 4 experience is a plus.
Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software
Ability to manipulate large amounts of data
Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to direct and supervise
BS degree in Accounting or Finance
Professional accounting certification is a plus.

Competitive Salaries
Hybrid working environment
Paid time off
Healthcare coverage
A highly collaborative team environment that will support your professional and personal growth
A culture that promotes Work-Life balance and Wellbeing
A culture of learning and innovation
Office located at Maadi, Cairo

What You Should Know About Chief Accountant, FlapKap

FlapKap is on the hunt for a talented Chief Accountant to join our vibrant team! As the financial growth partner for digitally-native businesses in the Middle East and Africa, we empower online brands to navigate their cash constraints with ease, without having to sacrifice equity. Our dynamic work environment means each day at FlapKap is filled with new challenges and the thrill of achieving significant milestones. As Chief Accountant, you’ll play a key role by supervising and evaluating our daily accounting activities. It's your chance to shine by managing the accounting department, ensuring accurate month-end closings, overseeing bank reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and all related regulations. You'll work closely with our financial management team to produce periodic financial reports that keep us shining bright in the fintech space. Your leadership skills will be vital here, guiding our accounting transactions and budget preparations. With a competitive salary and a hybrid work environment, FlapKap is committed to supporting your professional and personal growth. Join us, and become part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance, right from our amazing office in Maadi, Cairo.

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What are the key responsibilities of a Chief Accountant at FlapKap?

At FlapKap, the Chief Accountant is responsible for overseeing the accounting department, managing month-end closings, overseeing accounts payable and receivable, conducting bank reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and local regulations. Furthermore, you'll be in charge of tax planning, preparing financial reports, and ensuring accuracy and internal controls across accounting transactions.