GL Accountant

Cairo, Egypt

Sumerge accountants enjoy a shrewd mindset to handle our core financial responsibilities. Every day is a new challenge, and they’re continually looking for ways to help our teams get better at what we do, in the most efficient way possible. Moving fast while keeping attention to detail, our accountants tap into their problem-solving skills to support Sumerge’s business objectives. 

Our ideal candidate will provide us with accurate quantitative information on financial position, liquidity and cash flows of our business. With analytics and financial acuity, you'll liaise between the Finance team with the functional areas it supports. You will also resolve issues related to forecasting, planning, resource prioritization and business profitability

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining General Ledger Accounts: Record transactions accurately into the general ledger system.
  
• Preparing Journal Entries: Independently prepare and post routine journal entries for accruals, deferrals, prepayments, and other adjusting entries.
  
• Reconciling Accounts: Conduct basic reconciliation of general ledger accounts, identifying and resolving straightforward discrepancies.
  
• Month-end and Year-end Closing: Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparation of standard financial statements.
  
• Compliance and Audit Support: Ensure adherence to accounting policies and assist in audits by providing required documentation.
  
• Tax Preparation: Prepare straightforward tax returns and filings under supervision.
  
• Process Improvement and Collaboration: Participate in process improvement initiatives and collaborate with other departments to enhance financial operations.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
• 2-5 years of relevant experience