Accountant – International Chemical Distribution Company

Accountantfor an international company📍 Location: New Cairo, Egypt🏢 Industry: Chemical Manufacturing🕘 Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM🗓️ Days Off: Friday & Saturday💼 Employment Type: Full-TimeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant to join our finance team in New Cairo. The ideal candidate will handle Accounts Payable, Treasury, and Inventory activities while ensuring compliance with company policies and international accounting standards. A background in auditing or experience with ERP systems such as JDE Edwards is a strong advantage.Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts PayableGenerate and review AP reports, ensuring timely payments to suppliers.Follow up with departments to obtain necessary approvals before processing payments.Confirm intercompany (IC) balances on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.Resolve billing discrepancies with vendors.Perform monthly AP reconciliations to align with the Trial Balance.TreasurySubmit all payments, Form 4, and tax/customs payments via the bank’s online platform.Record customer collections daily and reconcile them with the correct sales invoices in the system.Report any deviations immediately to the Customer Service/Sales and Finance teams.Review monthly bank reconciliations, record bank charges, and submit reports promptly.Review, classify, and process employee expense and advance settlements in accordance with company policy and approval hierarchy.Prepare monthly and quarterly cash flow forecasts.Support compliance with the Group Treasury Policy.InventoryCollaborate with the logistics department to cross-match inventory costing before posting to the system.Monitor and record inventory additions and releases accurately.Manage inventory cost corrections and stock adjustments.Participate in quarterly and annual physical inventory counts.Track purchasing costs and reconcile them per shipment in the system.Manage the cost equation, identify discrepancies, and report them immediately to the direct manager.Calculate stock impairment monthly in line with company policies.Support Finance in monitoring aged stock across departments.Monitor goods in transit with the logistics department and investigate any delays or discrepancies.General AccountingPerform account analysis and reconcile general ledger accounts monthly as part of the closing process.Prepare month-end accruals and adjustments, including preparing and reversing journal entries.Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual closings and special financial projects.Support internal and external audits, preparing required reports and analyses.Collaborate with Finance and HSEQR teams to prepare the quarterly sustainability report per Group guidelines.Maintain a well-organized filing system for financial documents and records.Education & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.Audit background (Big 4 experience) is highly preferable.Experience with JDE Edwards ERP system is an advantage.Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems (Oracle preferred).