Senior Accountant

Position Overview & Role Purpose:

Are you an experienced and analytical finance professional looking to take on advanced accounting and financial reporting responsibilities? Azadea Group is seeking a dedicated Senior Accountant to join its corporate finance team in Egypt.

In this key financial role, you will be responsible for overseeing complex general ledger accounts, supervising month-end closing cycles, managing financial reporting tasks, and ensuring strict compliance with corporate accounting policies and local Egyptian statutory regulations.

About Azadea Group:

AZADEA Group is a premier lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 40 leading international franchise concepts spanning fashion, accessories, food and beverage, home furnishings, sporting goods, multimedia, and beauty across multiple countries.

Key Responsibilities & Accounting Duties:

1. Advanced Financial Accounting & General Ledger:

– Manage full-cycle accounting operations, including complex journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.

– Review and verify accounts payable and accounts receivable records to ensure accuracy and compliance.

2. Reporting & Month-End Closing:

– Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, variance analysis, and financial statement preparations.

– Prepare comprehensive financial reports and schedules for senior management review.

3. Tax & Statutory Compliance:

– Ensure full compliance with Egyptian tax laws, local statutory filing requirements, and internal financial controls.

– Coordinate closely with internal and external auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and schedules.

Qualifications, Required Experience & Core Competencies:

– Academic Credentials:

* Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related business discipline.

– Professional Experience:

* Minimum 4 to 6 years of proven professional experience in general accounting or financial auditing, ideally within retail, distribution, or multinational corporate environments.

– Skills & Personal Attributes:

* Strong proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (such as SAP or Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

* Excellent analytical mindset, high attention to detail, and robust organizational abilities.

* Professional fluency in written and spoken English; Arabic language proficiency is required.

Compensation & Benefits Package:

– Competitive salary package aligned with regional corporate finance standards in Egypt.

– Comprehensive medical and health insurance coverage.

– Staff discounts across Azadea’s extensive portfolio of international lifestyle retail brands.

– End-of-service benefits in accordance with Egyptian Labor Law.

– Structured professional development and clear internal career advancement pathways.