Chief Accountant

Job description / Role

Job description

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Raya Smart Buildings, one of Raya's subsidiaries, is hiring an accounts receivable accountant in Sheikh-Zayed City.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise the daily operations of the accounting department, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of all financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, in compliance with Egyptian Accounting Standards (EAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) where applicable.
• Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all reconciliations are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare and submit all required tax declarations (e.g., VAT, corporate income tax, payroll tax) in accordance with Egyptian tax laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate the performance of a team fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Assist the head of finance department in budget preparation, financial forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Implement and optimize accounting software and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting.

Skills

• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency in accounting software Oracle.
• Strong understanding of Egyptian Accounting Standards (EAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• In-depth knowledge of Egyptian tax laws and regulations (Income Tax, VAT, Payroll Tax).
• Advanced Excel skills for financial modeling and data analysis.
• Experience with financial reporting and analysis tools.

Job information:

Location: 6th of October City

Education

Finance

About the Company

Raya Holding for Financial Investments, a leading investment conglomerate, established in 1999 in Egypt with a vision to be a market leader and to grow into a solid financial conglomerate with multifaceted operations.

Headquarter located in Cairo, Egypt; Raya Holding is managing a diversified investment portfolio of 13 lines of business in the various industries of e-payment, information technology, contact center, smart buildings, consumer electronics, food and beverage, land transport, PET remanufacturing, automotive, FMCG and home appliances

Raya Holding is listed in the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) since 2005, while the company empowers more than 12,000 proficient employees, accommodating to a wide international customer base from offices based in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Poland, Nigeria and Tanzania.

Raya's Lines of Business include; Aman for e-payments, Aman for Financial Services, BariQ, Ostool, Raya Contact Center, Raya Foods, Raya Information Technology, Raya Food Trading, Raya Restaurants, Raya Smart Buildings, Raya Trade, Raya Auto and Haier - Raya Electric.