GL Accountant

Job Summary

The General Ledger (GL) Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, supporting the monthly and annual closing processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. The role plays a key part in producing timely and accurate financial reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries accurately and on time.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
• Prepare bank, intercompany, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyze general ledger transactions and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local accounting regulations, and company policies.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation.
• Reconcile fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and provisions.
• Monitor and reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Review expense allocations and cost center postings.
• Assist with VAT and tax-related reconciliations and reporting.
• Ensure proper documentation and record retention.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting efficiency.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, and Payroll teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in General Ledger accounting.
• Experience in manufacturing, retail, FMCG, trading, or Pharmacutical companies is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Egyptian Accounting Standards.