Accounting Manager

🚀 We’re Hiring:  Accounting Manager

1. Job Purpose

To oversee and manage accounting operations, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, maintain compliance with Egyptian tax regulations and accounting standards, and supervise the accounting team. The Accounting Manager will manage multiple client accounts, strengthen internal controls, optimize accounting processes, and deliver high-quality financial and accounting services in line with client requirements and company standards.

2. Job Description

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Oversee general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial records.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and other accounting operations.
• Ensure compliance with Egyptian tax regulations, including VAT, withholding tax, corporate tax, e-invoicing, and e-receipts.
• Monitor internal controls, identify accounting discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide the required financial documentation and supporting schedules.
• Support budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting, and performance monitoring.
• Manage multiple client accounts or business units while maintaining service quality and meeting deadlines.
• Lead, supervise, coach, and review the work of accountants, ensuring effective task allocation and adherence to closing schedules.
• Utilize ERP and accounting systems to enhance reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and accounting processes.
• Communicate financial results, accounting issues, and recommendations clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in ERP implementation, accounting system cleanup, and process improvement initiatives as required.
• Conduct client-site visits across Cairo, Giza, and New Cairo when required.

3. Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in accounting or finance operations, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or Accounting Manager position.
• Strong practical knowledge of financial accounting, general ledger management, financial reporting, and closing procedures.
• Hands-on experience with Egyptian tax compliance, including VAT, withholding tax, corporate tax, e-invoicing, and e-receipts.
• Strong knowledge of Egyptian Accounting Standards and practical awareness of IFRS.
• Experience in service, trading, manufacturing, or multi-client accounting environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple client accounts, business units, and competing priorities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial analysis and modeling.
• Practical experience with ERP and accounting systems such as Odoo, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks, or Zoho Books.
• Fluent Arabic and professional working proficiency in English, including business correspondence and financial report preparation.
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Must own or have reliable access to a car and be willing to travel to client sites as required.
• Ability to work in an office-based environment and visit client sites when needed.

4. Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in consulting, accounting outsourcing, VCFO/CFO services, professional services, multinational companies, or fast-growing SMEs.
• Experience in a Big Four or audit firm, combined with hands-on accounting operations.
• Previous experience managing, coaching, or reviewing the work of 2–5 accountants.
• Professional certifications such as CMA, CPA, ACCA, IFRS Diploma, or Egyptian Tax Diploma.
• Experience with Power BI, management reporting dashboards, ERP implementation, or accounting system improvement projects.
• Strong client-facing skills and the ability to explain complex accounting and tax matters clearly and practically.

• • Work Location: Cairo, Giza, New Cairo, or nearby areas.
  • Notice Period: Four weeks preferred.

How to apply: people_culture@vcfoconsulting.com