General Ledger Supervisor

Job description / Role

Job Description
- Review and oversee daily accounting transactions, ensuring compliance with SOX and IFRS.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements, reconciliation of sub ledgers, and ad hoc management reports.
- Work closely with GL Section Head to ensure the accuracy of financial statements.
- Collaborate with various departments and teams (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Tax, and Banking) to resolve accounting-related issues.
- Participate in month-end closing and financial statement preparation for different departments, lines of business, subsidiaries, and business units.
- Support the development of the annual budget with the finance team.
- Contribute to the preparation of financial packages.
- Assist in reviewing balance sheet reconciliations.
- Contribute to the finalization of audited financial statement
- Assist the GL Section Head in supervising the accounting team, ensuring proper accounting allocation.
- Collaborate with supporting departments to resolve accounting issues an maintain strong partnerships.
- Participate in the design and recommendation of accounting systems, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance.
- Support the GL Section Head in coaching, developing, motivating, monitoring, and providing performance feedback to team members.
- Collaborate in the identification and recruitment of key talents for the GL team.
- Guide and assist direct reports in performing their functional operations in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Assist in setting performance objectives and provide the necessary support, evaluation, and regular feedback on performance.
- Keep direct subordinates informed of all IFRS updates.

Requirements

Personal Skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical skills, strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- Ability to create and deliver presentations to executive management.
- Excellent command of English
- Excellent problem-solving skills.

Technical Skills
- B.Sc. in Accounting (English section).
- CPA / CMA is preferred - IFRS Diploma
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in General Ledger (GL) accounting
- Knowledge of Egyptian GAAP and IFRS
- Experience in budget development and implementation

Education
- B.Sc. in Accounting

About the Company

Giza Systems, a leading systems integrator in the MEA region, designs and deploys industry-specific technology solutions for asset-intensive industries such as the telecoms, utilities, oil and gas, hospitality and real estate among other market sectors. We help our clients streamline their operations and businesses through our portfolio of solutions, managed services, and consultancy practice. Our team of 1000 professionals are spread throughout the region with anchor offices in Cairo, Riyadh, Dubai, Doha, Nairobi, Dar-es-Salaam, Abuja, Kampala and New Jersey, allowing us to service an ever-increasing client base in over 40 countries.