Accountant

Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join our team and support our mission of making knowledge accessible to people worldwide. The ideal candidate will oversee day-to-day financial operations, maintain accurate and well-organized records, and ensure smooth and efficient workflows across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and banking activities. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent English communication abilities, and hands-on experience with Odoo and relevant tax regulations.
Key Responsibilities:

• Record daily financial transactions and ensure accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping in the accounting system.
• Post and process journal entries in line with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Maintain and regularly update the finance database and supporting documentation, both electronically and in hard copy, ensuring proper filing and retrieval.
• Execute bank transfers through manual, online, and governmental payment systems, and follow up with banks to resolve any issues or discrepancies.
• Oversee the full Accounts Payable cycle, including receiving, reviewing, verifying, posting, and reconciling supplier invoices, and preparing payment runs.
• Provide support in Accounts Receivable activities.
• Assist in reviewing and recording operating expenses, payroll-related entries, advances, and fixed asset transactions.
• Prepare and submit regular financial reports and schedules (weekly/monthly) to support management reporting and audits.
• Support monthly and annual closing activities, including balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Ensure adherence to the organization’s financial policies and procedures and participate in improving and documenting accounting processes.
• Perform other related accounting duties and ad hoc financial tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in accounting, preferably in accounts payable or general accounting within an NGO or corporate environment.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel; proficiency in Odoo is mandatory.
• Solid understanding of Egyptian tax laws and e-invoicing; exposure to UK tax regulations is considered an advantage.
• Fluent English, written and spoken; strong ability to work with English documents, emails, and reports.

Skills and Behavioral Competencies:

• High attention to detail, accuracy, and numerical reasoning.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• Integrity, confidentiality, and a strong sense of ownership and accountability for assigned tasks.

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