Senior Accountant (KSA Market)

Senior Accountant (KSA Market)
Job no: 574425
Work type: Full time
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Categories: Client Accounting
Office Location: Egypt
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TMF Group
TMF Group is a leading provider of administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world.
As we're a global company with 11,000+ colleagues based in over 125 offices across 87 jurisdictions, we actively seek out people with the talent and potential to flourish at TMF Group, whatever their background, and offer job opportunities to the broadest spectrum of people. Once on board we nurture and promote talented individuals, making sure that senior positions are open to all.
Discover the role
The role belongs to our Accounting and Tax team that is responsible for providing word class accounting and tax services to our clients operating in Egypt and other countries within the region.
Since this is a senior role, you will stand as pivotal team member and assist the team with complex tax related matters, ensuring TMF's clients are provided with efficient, professional, and high-quality services which meet all statutory obligations.
Through work for various clients from different industries, you will have the opportunity to enrich your knowledge of tax and accounting complexities. You will get industry best practice here and be up to date with the latest standards and legislations.
Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain financial records for clients in Egypt and the GCC countries.
• Prepare monthly journals, ensuring all items posted to the ledgers are accurate & complete.
• Maintain the completion of GL accounts and reconciliations and ultimately ensure that the trial balance is complete and accurate in all material aspects.
• Maintain fixed assets register and preparation of depreciation journals according to generally accepted accounting standards.
• Prepare and submit approved accounts, reports according to the international accounting practices (IFRS).
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws and regulations, through preparing and submitting VAT, WHT and other tax returns as required, and monitor tax legislation changes.
• Identify process weaknesses and implement solutions to ensure correct tax outputs.
• Manage tax risk and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure timely submission of all tax payments and periodic returns.
• Responsible for bank reconciliation and other bank related tasks as required by clients.
• Assist with implementing changes to procedures, guidelines, systems, etc.
• Administer accounts payable and receivables.
• Escalate client/work issues to Supervisor/Manager
• Collect appropriate data from clients and input into database as required.
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with clients and attend client meetings as required.
• Support clients with service delivery matters and respond to clients' enquiries in a timely manner.
• Work with clients to ensure required data and inputs are received on time.
• Deal with or act on correspondence from third parties including authorities, lawyers, partners, etc.
• Conduct Periodic visits to the tax office to fulfill job-related duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Oversee completion of know-your-client procedures.
• Lead and coach subordinates and monitor their work and progression.

Key Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in similar roles.
• Experience in local Accounting and tax (including VAT, withholding tax, corporate tax) is mandatory.
• Experience in MENA & GCC Accounting and tax scope will be highly preferred.
• Proven track record within international outsourcing firm is an advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of international accounting practices (IFRS) is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Odoo, Zoho, and SAP is a plus.
• Proficient in written and spoken Arabic and English.
• Ability to perform field work - visiting tax office on regular basis.
• Characteristics: reliable, self-motivated, organized, able to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong sense of responsibility and a positive attitude.

What's in it for you?
Pathways for career development

• Work with colleagues and clients around the world on interesting and challenging work;
• We provide internal career opportunities so you can take your career further within TMF;
• Continuous development is supported through global learning opportunities from the TMF Business Academy;

Making an impact

• You'll be helping us to make the world a simpler place to do business for our clients;
• Through our corporate social responsibility program, you'll also be making a difference in the communities where we work;

A supportive environment

• Strong feedback culture to help build an engaging workplace;
• Our inclusive work environment allows you to work from our offices around the world, as well as from home, helping you find the right work-life balance to perform at your best

Advertised: 06 Aug 2024 Egypt Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Oct 2024 Egypt Standard Time