Senior Group Accountant

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Description

The Senior Group Accountant is responsible for managing and consolidating the financial accounts of the group, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This role involves overseeing group-wide financial processes, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and providing strategic financial insights to support senior management. The Senior Group Financial Accountant plays a crucial role in the preparation of financial statements, managing audits, and driving continuous improvement in financial processes across the group.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Consolidation:

• Prepare and consolidate group financial statements in accordance with IFRS/GAAP.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for the group.
• Coordinate with subsidiary finance teams to gather financial data and ensure consistency across the group.

Statutory Accounts & Compliance:

• Prepare statutory accounts for the group and ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards.
• Liaise with external auditors during annual audits, ensuring smooth audit processes and timely resolution of audit queries across the group.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in accounting standards.

Intercompany and CAPEX Accounting:

• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations to ensure accurate group consolidation.
• Ensure that all intercompany balances are accurately reported and reconciled on a monthly basis.
• Ensure accurate recording of company CAPEX in accordance with IFRS
• Maintain group intangible Assets register and reconciliation

Cash Flow & Treasury Management:

• Assist in managing group cash flow, including cash flow forecasting and working capital management.

Process Improvement & Automation:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the group finance function.
• Lead or participate in projects to enhance financial systems, reporting tools, and processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead group wide implementation of new accounting standards

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with other departments (e.g., Tax, Treasury, Legal) to ensure financial objectives are aligned and achieved.
• Act as a key financial advisor to business units, providing guidance on financial implications of business decisions.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Mentor and develop junior accountants within the group, providing guidance and support to enhance their professional growth.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the group finance team.
  

Core Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in financial consolidation, reporting, and analysis.
• Experience in managing audits and liaising with external auditors.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems, with advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a high degree of professionalism.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong detail and deadline orientation
• Fluent in English

Behavioral Skills

• Leadership: Demonstrates strong leadership skills, mentoring junior staff and leading by example in all aspects of financial management.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and integrity in financial reporting and analysis.
• Problem Solving: Proactive problem-solving abilities, capable of identifying issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Adaptability: Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaboration: Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams across different regions.
• Integrity: Upholds the highest ethical standards, demonstrating transparency, honesty, and accountability in all financial dealings.
• Proactive: Takes initiative in driving process improvements and identifying areas for financial optimization.
• Time Management: Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines.

Technical Competencies/Skills:

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, with Advanced Excel

 Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent certification preferred.

Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant accounting/finance experience

Licenses and certifications:

• CPA, ACCA, CA or equivalent

• Social Insurance for employee
• Health Insurance for employee and family
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
• Company bonus
• Flexible work policy
• Cooperation in a highly motivated, young, international team spread across 3 continents
• An attractive location in a creative and modern office in Cairo office