Accountant - Scatec

Main purpose of position 

Currently we are looking for an Accountant in Cairo, Egypt to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Accountant you will

Main Responsibilities

     Assist in preparing and maintaining Excel-based financial reporting files – budgets, actual and forecast and prepare monthly budget variance analysis. 
     Assist in loan compliance responsibilities. 
     Capture day-to-day transactions for SSO & SPVs on accounting software system 
     support the accounting activities and the month-end close, ensuring the appropriate application of accounting standards and company policies, and timely review and posting of journal entries and reconciliations 
     Maintain fixed assets register 
     Maintain supplier reconciliations 
     Support year-end audited financial statements preparation for the Projects assigned 
     Preparation of well-supported account reconciliations to ensure integrity of account balances 
     Coordinate payments and payment process 
     Ensure timely approval/authorizations of invoices 

Qualifications And Competencies

     Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance 
     1-3 years relevant financial experience 
     Good understanding and use of IFRS, Egyptian standers & GAAP including experience in complex accounting issues and application of accounting principles 
     Proven capabilities supporting accounting activities with multiple ERPs 
     Fluent in English, both written and spoken is a must, Fluent in French is a preferred as well 

 Personal characteristics 

It is part of every employee’s terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

     Predictable : demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way 
     Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently 
     Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust 
     Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude 

 we also expect 

     Prepare VAT return and WHT return , compute annual and semi-annual income tax and ensure all taxes are paid and submitted timely 
     Prepare weekly batch of authorized payments 
     Load payments to banking system 
     Inform procurement agent payment has been closed out 
     Report exceptions on processes to Senior Accountant and Financial Controller 
     Control Cash Custody and Expense claims settlement