Senior Accountant

Job Description

Senior Accountant – R2R | Finance Shared Service Center | Corporate Services

Overview of the role

As a member of R2R team – to support on delivering: 

• Robust, timely and accurate periodic book closing
• Timely Preparation of GL schedules for Certification & Substantiation
• Support an Effective / efficient R2R framework covering Close, Certify & Compliance activities
• Ensure financial records are correct and support external audit.
• Timely preparation and submission of Standard reporting / Management reports
• Regular Trial Balance review and Balance Sheet substantiation.
• Provide FS preparation support
• Explore and support efficiency improvement initiatives by Identifying opportunities of Standardization & Automation of R2R processes

What you will do

Monthly Closing and GL Reviews

• To monitor and control closing of books on a monthly basis with other AFSS teams and ensure recognition of robust financials within the group timelines.
• Work for continuous improvement in monthly closing activities to ensure quality financials for business units.

Balance Sheet substantiation / Trial Balance Reviews

• Carry out detailed review of key accounts in Trial Balance and ensure substantiation of balances appearing against it.

Robust Record to Report Process

Ensure / Support robust R2R process through

• Standardizing the accounting process,
• Regular key account reconciliations,
• Improved Fixed Asset management,
• Improve month-end process & related reporting

Monthly Standard Management Reports

• To prepare quality monthly management reports as per agreed templates / formats with comments for review with the R2R Manager.
• Support Business Finance Team in preparation of monthly management & Board packs by submitting standard reports on a timely basis.

External Audit

• To coordinate with external Audit of Egypt entities by providing relevant explanations and schedules to Auditors and ensure smooth completion.
• Coordinate with other teams in FSSC and ensure that auditor’s requirements are being provided in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support standalone FS preparation of Egypt entities in accordance with the governance form Group Finance

Skills

Required skills to be successful

• Strong Analytical, process oriented, good communication and presentation skills, exposure to different ERPs.
• Should be able to plan and prioritize tasks, persuasive skills, Self-motivated; and a strong team player

What equips you for the role

• Professional accounting qualification. SAP ERP experience
• At least 4-6 years relevant experience within a large organization