Junior General Accountant

Entry-level

Entry-level

Cairo - Egypt

Job Description

Our partner, a Financial Advisory Firm, established in 2010, and headquartered in Kuwait City is looking for a Junior Accountant to join their team in their Maadi, Cairo office.

This position is responsible for validating, processing, and posting all journal entries accurately in a timely manner. He /She will be assisting with client engagements with monthly closings and analysis. He /She will support the Accounting Advisor, work in a team, and help with enhancing client engagements and deliverables.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for individuals who are looking to work with a great team with dynamic client portfolio, and pursue a career in accounting and financial advisory.

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring that the areas of work completed are executed as per the Standard Operating Procedures, firm’s methodologies and professional standards
  • Ensuring all financial documentation is collected, organized and recorded in a timely manner
  • Posting and processing all transactions accurately to ensure all business transactions are recorded
  • Updating accounts payable and performing month end reconciliations
  • Validating and updating petty cash transactions and confirming the ending balance
  • Posting, monitoring and reviewing payroll entries
  • Reconciling of bank on a weekly basis and ensuring financial data is updated
  • Assisting in the preparation of client deliverables and delivery of service
  • Providing support to the advisory team with all client requests, queries and clarifications and ensuring data/information is provided in a timely manner
  • Collaborating and communicating with the team in an effective and efficient manner on a daily basis
  • Coordinating with team and ensuring all documents are provided during audits
  • Ensuring the Advisor/Manager is well informed about important client issues on a timely basis

Requirements​/Qualifications

  • Bachelors in Accounting, Commerce, or Finance
  • Professional Qualification (CMA, CPA, CA) is a plus
  • Fluency in English is a must.
  • Experience with Small-Medium Businesses, tools, & systems is a plus
  • Understanding of financial statements and analysis
  • High level of proficiency in Excel, Word, and Windows-based programs
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Team player
  • Goal Oriented
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Analytical mindset
  • Initiative, self-motivated, proactive
  • Excellent time management and organization
  • Willingness to work under pressure
  • Performing with a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and business ethics

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