Senior Accountant

Strategic Gears is one of the largest local management consultancies in Saudi Arabia, and the market leader in providing multidisciplinary services for both the private and public sectors. The company offers consulting solutions in the areas of Strategy, Marketing, Operations & Organizational Excellence, and Digital, to a range of clients in both the public and private sectors. The company is heavily involved in the transformation era of Saudi Arabia, driven by the Vision 2030 initiative, in engagement with various government organizations and the Vision Realization Programs as well as the private sector. Strategic Gears has delivered projects in more than 17 sectors for the most well-known entities in the public sector including ministries, regulatory authorities, and the Saudi Stock Exchange, as well major private sector entities in the Kingdom. Today, Strategic Gears has offices in Riyadh and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, as well as an office in Cairo and in London. The company is currently expanding its operations in Cairo and is hiring to support this growth.
Strategic Gears is looking for Accountant to join the team in Egypt.

Responsibilities:

• Manage client relationships weekly and monthly.
• Assumes primary responsibility for responding to clients.
• Interact with business owners, providing them with high-level insights and advanced analysis on their business’s financials and performance.
• Must have a sense of urgency to address tight deadlines with a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger, administration, financial reporting, AP, AR, payroll, and reconciliations.
• Ability to reconcile tax returns to books and records.
• Deliver exceptional service on time and on budget.
• Entering invoices into the accounts payable system, processing payments, Filing and maintaining supplier records, Checking and verifying invoices, preparing cheques for payment, performing other ad hoc tasks as required by their supervisor.
• Prepare tax returns, payments, necessary paperwork, and reports.
• Manage and maintain the company’s tax database, prepare accurate quarterly and annual tax reports.
• Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and relevant accounting standards.
• Collaborate with department heads to develop annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor and report on budget variances, providing actionable insights to improve financial performance.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger accounts.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all financial transactions.
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare journal entries and accruals as necessary.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of various tax returns (income, sales, payroll, etc.).
• Stay up to date with changes in tax laws and regulations.
• Perform financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Provide recommendations for cost-saving measures and efficiency enhancements.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance accounting and financial procedures to optimize efficiency and accuracy. 

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 4-6 years of progressive experience in accounting, with a proven track record of increased responsibility.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent English language proficiency, both written and verbal, to effectively communicate and document financial information.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.