Finance Manager

Job Purpose:

The Group Finance & Accounting Manager is responsible for leading, managing, and controlling all finance and accounting activities for our company. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, compliance with Egyptian laws and regulations, effective cash flow management, and financial visibility across both companies while maintaining separate legal entities and cost centers.

Job Holder Profile:

Education & Training Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or ACCA are a strong advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Egyptian accounting standards and tax regulations.

Technical & Professional Experience:

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in finance and accounting, preferably within FMCG, retail, or distribution companies.
• Proven experience managing finance functions for more than one legal entity or business unit.
• Strong background in budgeting, financial reporting, audits, and cash flow management.
• Experience working with ERP and POS systems is highly preferred.

Main Accountabilities / Duties:

• Lead and manage all finance and accounting activities for our company under a shared services model.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for each company individually, in accordance with agreed timelines.
• Prepare consolidated financial reports and management dashboards for senior management.
• Develop, monitor, and control annual budgets, financial forecasts, and business plans.
• Manage cash flow, treasury functions, banking relationships, and credit facilities.
• Ensure full compliance with all taxation and regulatory requirements, including VAT, income tax, customs duties, and other applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and governmental authorities.
• Establish and enforce strong financial policies, procedures, and internal control systems.
• Supervise, develop, and build the finance teams across both companies.
• Support commercial and operational departments with financial analysis, pricing strategies, and profitability analysis.
• Oversee retail financial controls, including cash management, POS reconciliation, and branch financial reporting for Fun Factory.
• Approve expenditures in line with approved budgets and investigate any budget variances.
• Monitor cash flow movements to ensure adequate liquidity, implement contingency measures for unforeseen situations, and ensure timely collection of all company revenues.
• Ensure accurate bank account reconciliation, monitor balances, and present recommendations to the Executive Committee when evaluating potential new investments.
• Design and implement an effective cost control system, review actual cost reports against budgeted costs, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with the Marketing Manager on product pricing mechanisms and strategies.
• Ensure timely issuance and review of financial statements and present them to the Executive Committee along with key findings and recommendations.
• Review and discuss all periodic financial performance reports with direct reports, providing guidance and recommendations for corrective actions.