Regional Senior Accountant

The Regional Senior Accountant is responsible for managing a full range of accounting, reporting, compliance, and financial control activities for multiple group entities from the Egypt Shared Services Center. The role requires a highly experienced accountant capable of working independently, ensuring strong financial controls, supporting month-end and year-end closing activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements and group accounting policies. The position will play a key role in supporting the organization s finance centralization strategy by delivering high-quality accounting services, improving processes, and ensuring consistency across all assigned entities. 1. Operational Accounting & Daily Transactions Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) activities, ensuring timely and accurate processing. Prepare and execute bank transfers, settlements, and treasury transactions. Process and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances across group entities. Oversee and manage all invoicing activities, including issuance, validation, recording, and submission. Review supporting documentation for purchase orders, approvals, contracts, and payment requests to ensure compliance with company policies. Support accounting operations for multiple legal entities across different jurisdictions. Coordinate with operational teams and external service providers to ensure timely processing of transactions and compliance requirements. Monitor and reconcile shared cost allocations between entities. Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation. Perform other finance and accounting duties as assigned. 2. General Ledger, Journal Entries & Reconciliations Maintain and update general ledger accounts with complete supporting documentation. Prepare accurate and timely journal entries. Perform detailed bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations. Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and unusual transactions. Ensure all account reconciliations are completed and reviewed within established timelines. Maintain proper audit trails for all accounting transactions. 3. Closing & Financial Reporting Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes for assigned entities. Prepare financial statements, management reports, schedules, and supporting analyses. Assist in preparing consolidated reporting packages for management review. Support group reporting requirements and intercompany elimination processes. Analyze financial performance and explain significant variances against budgets and forecasts. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, and statutory reporting requirements. Support management with financial insights and operational analysis. 4. Tax Compliance Prepare, review, and submit VAT, WHT, Corporate Income Tax, Non-Resident Tax, and other statutory filings where applicable. Ensure full compliance with Egyptian tax regulations and applicable local tax requirements for assigned entities. Coordinate with external tax advisors and local accountants across different jurisdictions. Support tax inspections, audits, and correspondence with tax authorities. Maintain proper tax documentation and supporting schedules. Monitor tax law changes and assess their impact on the business. 5. Audit & Internal Controls Provide comprehensive support during internal and external audits. Coordinate audit requirements for multiple entities within the group. Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and group procedures. Identify control weaknesses and recommend corrective actions. Maintain organized documentation to support audit and compliance requirements. Assist in implementing and strengthening financial governance processes. 6. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts. Perform variance analysis between actual results and budgets. Support business units with financial information and operational insights. Prepare financial models and analyses to support management decision-making. Monitor departmental and project-related expenditures. 7. Shared Services & Group Support the organization s finance centralization initiative and shared services model. Assist in standardizing accounting processes across group entities. Participate in knowledge transfer and process documentation initiatives. Support onboarding of new entities into the centralized accounting structure. Ensure consistent application of accounting policies and reporting standards across all assigned entities. 8. Process Improvement & Systems Development Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and workflow within the finance function. Participate in ERP implementation, enhancement, and optimization projects. Support automation initiatives and digital transformation efforts. Develop and document accounting procedures and best practices. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the finance organization.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 5 7 years of progressive accounting experience. Perfect Enhlish language. Experience working with multinational companies or multiple legal entities is highly preferred. Strong understanding of accounting standards and financial reporting requirements. Strong knowledge of Global tax regulations and statutory compliance requirements. Experience handling tax inspections and external audits. Experience with intercompany accounting and multi-currency accounting. Experience in a Shared Services Center (SSC) environment is an advantage. Professional certifications (CPA, CMA, ACCA, DipIFR, or equivalent) are an advantage. Technical Skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint. Experience with ERP systems such as Zoho Books, Zoho One, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms. Strong financial reporting and reconciliation skills. Ability to work with large data sets and reporting tools. Core Competencies Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Analytical and problem-solving skills. High level of integrity, ownership, and accountability. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Time management and organizational skills. Process-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. Professionalism and discretion in handling confidential financial information. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual closings. Accuracy of financial reporting and reconciliations. Compliance with tax filing deadlines and statutory requirements. Reduction in reconciliation and reporting issues. Successful completion of audits with minimal findings. Improvement in process efficiency and automation initiatives. Quality and timeliness of management reporting. Compliance with internal control requirements and company policies.