Accountant
Job Description
Intrepid Travel was born in 1989 with the simple mission to create positive change through the joy of travel.<p><br></p>More than 30 years later, we’re proud to be the world’s largest travel B Corp with more than 950 small group trips in over 100 countries. After all these years, we’ve stayed true to our mission, ensuring our adventures are good for the places we go, good for the communities we visit and good for our travellers. That’s why we carbon offset all our trips and support local communities but we’re not stopping there. We want to be the best travel company not just in the world, but for the world.<p><br></p><strong>The Opportunity:</strong><p><br></p>In this role, you’ll work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure smooth financial operations. Your responsibilities will include reconciling general ledger accounts and bank statements, preparing financial statements and journal entries, generating periodic reports, managing fixed assets, aiding in annual budgeting, compiling expenditure reports, and preparing valuable statistical and financial reports for creditors and agencies. Additionally, you’ll be responsible for maintaining records and supporting the Senior Accountant in confidential correspondence. With us, you’ll gain valuable experience and contribute to our financial success.<p><br></p>This is a full-time 12-month contract position located in our office in Cairo, Egypt.<p><br></p><strong>A bit about you: </strong><p><br></p>These skills and experience are preferred. If you think you’ve got what we need, we want to hear from you.<p><br></p><ul><li>Degree level qualifications </li><li>CA or CPA or equivalent with 3-5 years post qualification experience </li><li>Experience and knowledge of complex accounting packages </li><li>Practical general finance and accounting experience in Egypt </li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills in English </li></ul><p><br></p>You’ll have expert knowledge of Excel and the demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy. You’ll be able to show initiative and communicate any relevant issues clearly and effectively. Most importantly, you will share Intrepid’s core values of integrity, innovation, fun, passion, growth, and responsibility.<p><br></p><strong>A bit about our people:</strong><p><br></p>Our people reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit. Our team is made up of 58 nationalities across 46 countries, and Intrepid recognises that diversity makes us a stronger business. With a commitment to breaking down barriers, we support a culture where people can be themselves. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nation People, LGBTQI+ people, people living with a disability, people from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, and people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.<p><br></p><strong>Work perks:</strong><p><br></p><ul><li>Work-life balance is important to us. That’s why we offer flexible work options, including work from home, with the option to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks a year!</li><li>We support e-learning and professional development, with diverse global career opportunities. </li><li>We provide an employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family</li><li>We want to support the difference you can make to causes that are important to you, and will give you the opportunity to work towards Purpose related activities throughout the year!</li></ul><p><br></p>If you’re here to inspire, create, share and lead in what you do, we want to hear from you. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible – we may close advertising early if the right person is identified.
