Financial Accounting and Reporting Lead

Financial Accounting and Reporting Lead
Department: Accounting
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Egypt
Description
About us:
Tabby creates financial freedom in the way people shop, earn and save by reshaping their relationship with money. The company's flagship offering allows shoppers to split their payments online and in-store with no interest or fees. Over 32,000 global brands and small businesses, including Amazon, Noon, IKEA and Shein, use Tabby to accelerate growth and gain loyal customers by offering easy and flexible payments online and in stores. Tabby has generated over $7 billion in transaction volume for its partner brands and has the highest-rated, most-reviewed, largest and fastest-growing app of any fintech in the GCC region. Tabby launched operations in 2020 and has raised +$1 billion in equity and debt funding from global and regional investors.
About the Role:
You will work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment across all areas of the business, including data analysis and modelling, risk assessment and product management. You will work closely with our Head of Risk and Co-Founders to control our risk portfolio and implement new features. You will develop in a culture where we value curiosity, fun, experimentation, and data-driven decision-making.
Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting or a related technical field.
Strong analytical and data capabilities backed up by technical data management skills.
Advanced Excel skills are a must-have.
Visualisation tools such as Tableau are a plus.
5+ years of working within a fintech, financial institution or Big4 Audit firm would be a huge bonus.
Proven track record as a leader of a high-performing team.
You thrive in ambiguous environments. Ask incisive questions and have an intellectual curiosity. You have a structured approach to problem-solving alongside strong quantitative skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including an ability to effectively lead interactions with both business and technical teams.
A real excitement for what we're doing here at Tabby.
Key Responsibilities
You will lead a team of people and have the following responsibilities:
Finance & Accounting Governance:
Oversee and manage the monthly and quarterly closing procedures and reporting processes for legal entities within the group.
Serve as the Trial Balance owner within the assigned legal entities, ensuring compliance with STAT and IFRS standards.
Timely & Accurate Reporting:
Drive the timeliness and accuracy of financial closing and reporting, facilitating effective communication with all stakeholders.
Collaborate with Finance Centers of Excellence (CoEs) to ensure operational and transactional accounting excellence.
Compliance & Partnership:
Interpret and implement Tabby's Accounting Procedures and IFRS standards, acting as the compliance focal point for accounting matters.
Partner with Finance CoEs to ensure excellence in statutory and tax filing processes, coordinating with external authorities.
Balance Sheet Analysis:
Ensure the quality of account reconciliations and balance sheet analysis, maintaining the integrity of accounts.
Controllership Initiatives:
Take ownership of Controllership initiatives across the legal entities, monitoring and reporting key metrics.
Oversee statutory financial statement filings and audit requirements.
Financial Control and Information Systems:
Maintain robust financial controls and information systems to safeguard assets and ensure appropriate transaction authorizations.
Implement and uphold adequate record-keeping practices.
Audit Management:
Manage relationships with external and internal auditors, ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements.
Benefits

• We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well at times that suit you and your team.
• A working environment that gives you autonomy and responsibility from day one.
• You should be comfortable with the idea that the quality of your work will influence the shape of your career.
• Participation in the company's employee stock options program.
• Health Insurance

We are passionate about creating an inclusive, high-performing workplace that gives people from all backgrounds the support they need to thrive, grow and meet their goals (whatever they may be).
If this sounds exciting to you, we'd love to hear from you!