Chief Accountant

Cairo, Egypt

Job Description

Position Summary

The position is responsible for reviewing and monitoring day-to-day accounting activities of LIN SCAN and its Subsidiaries up to the issue of financial statements and will be reporting to the Regional Finance Manager [to look after ME, Africa, India and FE accounts]

General responsibilities

  • Comply always and fully with LIN SCAN HSE requirements
  • Be quality conscious (dynamic approach towards quality improvement and aim at getting things right first time)
  • Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and safeguard LIN SCAN trade secrets
  • Respect and always support fellow employees
  • Respond to changes positively (technical advancements as well as organizational adaptations)
  • Act in such a manner that LIN SCAN’s reputation is highly respected
  • Be results-oriented; alert others timely when a task may not produce the required result for LIN SCAN’s final product
  • Follow LIN SCAN’s Process Flow Charts and interact with other departments when required
  • Assure timely and accurate reporting to LIN SCAN
  • Identify training requirements

Key Responsibilities & Authorities

  • Supporting Accounts Payables & other Accountant for reviewing the Financial Accounting functions to ensure the accuracy of accounts.
  • Maintain accounting up to date and posting all the accounts transactions
  • Maintaining positive spirit with his team and supporting them
  • Ensure all payments made are made according to company policy & procedures
  • Processes and overseeing LIN SCAN payroll operations
  • Reviewing the Leave salary, gratuity, final settlement
  • Reviews all payments and approvals
  • Reviewing the schedule related to assets additional/deletion
  • Reviews all accruals for expenses
  • Allocation of tool capitalization costs
  • Allocation of general costs to projects
  • Processes insurance requirements
  • Reviewing the bank guarantees, L/C’s and other banks documents before sending to the bank.
  • Prepare monthly Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cashflow, Statement of Equity
  • Supporting the Regional Finance Manager for preparing the necessary documentation and reports for auditing
  • Prepare monthly MIS pack
  • Supervise and mentor financial subordinates
  • Weekly meeting with the Regional Finance Manager to discuss any financial issues
  • Timely preparation of financial statements and completion of audits
  • Maintaining / reviewing periodically the financial policies/procedures and internal control system/procedures to make sure that his team considering that, and to raise the results report to the Regional Finance Manager
  • Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness
  • Analytical reviewing for the petty cash expenses and others cost and to raise the report to the Group Finance Manager
  • Randomly get physical inventory items verified with books
  • Monitoring the local Tax compliance and monthly report should be raised to the Regional Finance Manager
  • Performs other duties as assigned by LIN SCAN Regional Finance Manager within the job role.
Competency Requirements
Analytical
—the individual synthesizes complex or diverse information. Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts productive meetings. Delegation—the individual delegates work assignments, gives authority to work independently, sets expectations and monitors delegated activities. Leadership—the individual inspires and motivates others to perform well and accepts feedback from others. Management skills—the individual includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; makes himself available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; and develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth. Quality management—the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Judgment—the individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, and makes timely decisions. Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. Safety and security—the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly. Skills/Experience: The successful Chief Accountant (ACCA, CA, CPA or equivalent) with Oil and Gas background is a plus. It is essential you have a minimum of 10 years industry experience outside the profession. Capability to provide timely and accurate management reporting Have excellent Excel and modeling skills alongside experience in communicating with senior stakeholders.
Accountability
  • Keep up-to-date entries in Accounts
  • Payments, Collection, and invoicing HO control
  • Validation AP Vouchers
  • Payroll review (monthly from HR)
  • Review of outgoing payments
  • Review and Maintain other Legal Entity Accounts
  • Inventory Maintenance and Control
  • Control functions of regional Chief Accountants.
  • Yearly audit
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1423246
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cairo, Egypt
  • Education
    Not mentioned