Accountant

Job Title: Accountant

Functional Area: CFO

Experience Varies between 1-3 years of Experience

Working hours Full time

Location Egypt

Career level Medium

About the Job

Prepare asset, liability and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing
account information

Document financial transactions by entering account information Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance

sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and

procedures Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information Secure financial information by completing database backups Verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results Analyze financial information and summarise financial status Provide technical support and advice on management Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process Provide input into department's goal setting process Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance Plan, assign and review staff's work Support month-end and year-end close process Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and

strengthen internal controls Communicate effectively with clients Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with client

personnel Communicate with Manager and/or Director on work status and client issues that

arise

Job Requirements

Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles

Awareness of business trends

Experience with creating financial statements

Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process

Excellent accounting software user and administration skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills

Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience

Intermediate understanding of accounting and reporting standards, gaining
experience in researching as it relates to accounting issues