About the job
Join elmenus as the Chief Accountant, where you will spearhead our accounting operations, ensuring the precision and integrity of financial records while adhering to local regulations and international standards. This pivotal leadership role requires a proactive approach in both daily operations and strategic process enhancements, reporting directly to the Head of Finance.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management & Reporting
Financial Statements: Supervise the precise and timely creation of all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow) in line with Egyptian accounting standards and IFRS/GAAP.
General Ledger & Closing: Direct the comprehensive month-end and year-end closing processes, including all necessary journal entries, intricate reconciliations, and variance analyses.
Audit & Compliance: Act as the primary contact for all external and internal audits, managing the audit cycle from start to finish and ensuring full tax and regulatory compliance.
Tax Management: Oversee corporate tax, VAT, payroll tax, and other regulatory submissions, guaranteeing accurate and timely filings with authorities.
Operations & Internal Controls
Process Ownership: Develop, implement, and document strong accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to minimize risk and enhance operational efficiency across the organization.
Operational Oversight: Directly manage functional accounting areas including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Fixed Assets, and Payroll.
System Integrity: Ensure full use and accuracy of the company's ERP/Accounting software and financial technology stack, suggesting enhancements and overseeing implementations as needed.
Cash Flow: Track and reconcile daily/weekly cash flow activities, providing precise forecasts related to operational expenses.
Leadership & Strategy
Team Leadership: Mentor and develop the accounting team, cultivating a high-performance culture focused on accuracy and continuous professional development.
Strategic Support: Collaborate closely with the Finance Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team to provide precise financial data and assist in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.

