About us: We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.
As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.
About GSS
As the internal support organization for DNV and DNV owned companies, we deliver shared services within Human Resources, Finance, IT and Real Estate & Procurement to DNV globally. Our mission is to enable DNV to grow, succeed with its business goals and improve competitiveness. Customer experience is at the core of everything we do. GSS is responsible for many of the tools, processes and daily routines that create the backbone of DNV.
- About the role: We are seeking for Senior Accountant for our GSS Finance team based in Cairo, Egypt. To succeed in this role, you should be a caring and respectful team player with excellent communication skills and cultural awareness. On this position you will cooperate with Chief Accountants located in Cairo and Dubai and with accounting teams from Global Shared Service Center in Poland and Pune to ensure compliance with internal & external reporting requirements for both Group and Statutory reporting purposes. You also must be able to work independently, you need to be attentive to details, aware of deadlines and work well under pressure. When employed, you will be a part of GSS Finance team focusing on overview of bookkeeping, providing advisory finance services to organization and being involved in financial reporting and compliance processes. In work you will: Work closely with Chief Accountants to ensure local compliance. Contact and collaborate with various stakeholders in respect of transactions performed by our Finance Shared Services Center in Pune (India). Support Chief Accountant for financial bookkeeping. Support Chief accountants with documentation preparation for CIT, TP filings as well as Tax audits. Manage the relationship with internal/ external parties responsible for preparing statutory financial statements. Work closely with other departments to ensure accruals are accurate and complete. Take part in monthly/quarterly balance sheet reviews and follow up on any aged open or unreconciled items. Monitor and manage cashflow forecasting of the specific entities in cooperation with Cash Management Team. Support Internal and External Audits. Continuously develop, optimize & standardize finance processes. Support Chief Accountant to take active steps to reconcile and pay all Intercompany balances in line with GSS Finance goals and KPI’s, considering local exchange control regulations. Work closely with Chief Accountant for key strategic projects including clean up of legacy and old balance sheet items. Ensure compliance with Egyptian statutory and tax requirements including VAT, WHT, payroll tax and social insurance. Identify opportunities for process automation and continuous improvement.
What we offer: Flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance Generous Paid Leaves (Annual, Sick, Compassionate, Local Public, Marriage, Maternity, Paternity, Medical leave, Household Moving, Hajj Leave, Exam leave, Omra Leave, Unpaid leave)Medical benefits (Health Check)Pension and Insurance Policies (Medical Insurance, Life and Accident Insurance, End of service benefits, Social Insurance)Additional Benefits (Long Service Awards, Mobile Phone Reimbursement, Professional Membership Fees, Relocation Allowance)*Benefits may vary based on position, tenure/contract/grade level*DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.
About you: To maximize your chances, you need:Academic degree in Finance and Accounting or comparable qualification; A professional accounting qualification will be an added advantage.5 to 8 years of experience in accountant/audit role; big 4 experience would be an added advantage.Solid knowledge of accounting and tax principles and practices.Knowledge of IFRS and Egyptian Accounting standards.Good excel and reporting skills including POWER BI.Fluent in English and Arabic (verbal and written).Ability to track any discrepancies to the core/primary transaction and implement effective resolution.Experience in international finance organization in an advantage.Meticulous, independent, proactive mindset and ability to execute tasks within tight deadlines.Experience in financial control is an advantage.Knowledge of any ERP is required; Oracle is an advantage.Familiarity or genuine interest in Artificial Intelligence use (CoPilot/Chat GPT etc.)Familiarity data analytics (Power BI, Power query in Excel etc.)Hands-on experience with Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) portals and e-filing systems.Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance environment.Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices. Benefits
Please note, benefits may depend on your contract type, please confirm with your recruiter.
You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.
Taking care of you with travel, life, and accident insurance.
We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.
We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.
Adapting to the changing world of work around the world.
You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.
We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.
We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.
Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.
Working here
Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.
At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.