[Hiring] Accountant @Andela

Role Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant to join our Financial Reporting team. In this role, you will be a key player in our financial ecosystem, bridging the gap between Egypt-specific statutory requirements and international accounting operations for our African subsidiaries. You will ensure the integrity of our general ledger, drive a timely monthly close, and manage critical tax compliance.

Exceptional Leadership:

• Low ego, low drama, servant leader: You share credit, take blame. You like being wrong because it means someone else had an even better idea.
• One team mentality: You break silos across teams. You put the company and mission first above your team alone.
• Great listener, hungry for feedback: You’re always seeking to improve – our product, our business, yourself. You solicit diverse opinions and deeply listen.
• Owner, not renter: You see a problem, you fix it or find someone who will. The buck stops with you.
• Player-coach: You fly high (create strategy) AND low (know the details that matter). You roll up your sleeves and get scrappy. You do this without micromanaging, empowering your team while actively engaging in important details.
• Business problem solver: You’re not just a functional expert; you consistently get praise for approaching your function through the lens of solving business problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Egypt Statutory & Compliance
  • Tax Management: Ensure prompt filing and payment of monthly statutory returns, specifically VAT and WHT.
  • Income Tax: Collaborate with tax consultants to ensure accurate Income Tax filing and submission before cut-off dates.
  • Audit Coordination: Coordinate and lead all Egypt Tax Authority (ETA) audits.
  • Cross-Functional Support: Support the HR team with social insurance authority coordination and the legal team with external lawyer management.
• International & Corporate Accounting
  • Month-End Close: Prepare monthly close processes, including month-end schedules and reconciliations for various subsidiaries.
  • Complex Reconciliations: Perform bank postings, bank reconciliations, and monthly intercompany reconciliations with other Andela entities.
  • Payables & Cash Management: Manage accounts payable, vendor payments, and petty cash disbursements in line with company policy.
  • Fixed Assets: Perform quarterly fixed asset verification and reconciliation.
  • Process Improvement: Support the development of reporting processes, procedures, and internal controls to maintain an efficient flow of financial transactions.
  • Audit Support: Provide documentation and support during both internal and external audits for respective subsidiaries.
  • Data Integrity: Review all transactions for completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation prior to processing.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, GL reconciliations, and the full month-end/year-end close cycle.
• Direct experience with Egypt tax compliance, including VAT and WHT filing.