Senior Chief Accountant

We are seeking a conscientious and driven Senior Chief Accountant to join our thriving Savills Middle East Egypt office. The role will be based in Arkan Plaza, Sheikh Zayed, and requires flexibility and a proactive attitude.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for asset reporting and will carry out all job-related functions for assigned properties efficiently and within set deadlines. Strong analytical skills and effective communication are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Month‑End Close

• Manage day‑to‑day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with IFRS and Group accounting policies

• Post (sometimes prepare) journal entries, accruals, and adjustments

• Perform month‑end and year‑end close activities in accordance with reporting deadlines

• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet schedules and general ledger accounts

• Support the accounting team with their daily queries

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Support the accounts Payable and accounts receivable teams ensuring timely and accurate booking of supplier and clients invoices and payments

• Review bad debt provisioning calculation and aging analysis

• Investigate and resolve AP and AR discrepancies

Payroll & Bank Reconciliations

• Review payroll including all accounting entries and related reconciliations

• Review monthly bank reconciliations and investigate reconciling items

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare monthly financial reports for internal management and regional consolidation

• Support statutory reporting requirements and local compliance obligations

• Ensure adherence to internal control procedures and Group policies

• Prepare the group monthly reporting package and address all related queries

Audit & Controls

• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors

• Prepare audit schedules and co-lead the audit process

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of financial controls

• Support testing and data migration for 365 MSD (F&O) implementations

Budgeting Support

• Support with budgeting and forecasting

• Assist with investigating variances actuals vs. budget on monthly basis

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

• Qualified CPA, CMA, or CA is required

Experience

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in accounting roles, preferably within a structured corporate environment

• Experience in professional services, real estate, or multi‑entity organisations is an added advantage

• Audit background (Big 4 or reputable audit firm) is a strong advantage

• CPA/CMA/CA is an added advantage

Skills & Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS

• Hands‑on experience with general ledger, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, cash and month‑end close

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. D365, Sun Systems, Hyperion)

• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Key Attributes

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Well‑organized with effective time management skills

• Able to work independently and as part of a wider regional team

• Professional, methodical, and controls‑focused

• Comfortable working in a structured finance environment with clear governance requirements