Head of Finance and Accounting

🌟 Accounting & Finance Lead | Fast-Growing Export Company | Egypt & Gulf Markets🌟Are you a finance professional passionate about driving strategic growth in a dynamic, tech-enabled environment? Join IM, a rapidly expanding export business delivering premium agricultural products from Egypt to the Gulf, as our **Accounting & Finance Lead** based in Egypt.About Us:IM is on a growth trajectory, building a lean, innovative financial infrastructure to support regional expansion. We pride ourselves on our agility, technology-driven approach, and commitment to excellence.Your Role:As the **Accounting & Finance Lead**, you'll own our financial operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and strategic insight across Egypt and Gulf markets. This leadership position offers a unique opportunity to shape our financial processes, lead cross-functional teams, and support our scaling ambitions.Key Responsibilities:- Accounting Leadership: Oversee daily accounting activities, maintain audit-ready systems, and ensure timely closures and reconciliations.- Regulatory & Tax Compliance: Manage VAT, tax filings, and inter-company transactions across regions.- ERP & Automation: Lead ERP implementation and optimization (Odoo, SAP, Oracle) to streamline workflows and enhance data visibility.- Financial Planning & Reporting: Drive cash flow management, prepare performance dashboards, and support decision-making with insightful reports.- Cost Management & Product Costing: Develop, monitor, and analyze product cost structures; implement cost control measures; lead cost reduction initiatives; and ensure accurate product costing for pricing, profitability analysis, and strategic planning.- Budgeting & Cost Analysis: Develop and monitor budgets, analyze cost structures, and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.- Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and internal teams to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.What We’re Looking For:- Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CMA, or similar certifications preferred.- 7+ years of progressive financial leadership, ideally in multi-entity or cross-border environments (Egypt/Gulf experience advantageous).- Extensive experience managing accounting operations, ERP systems, and regulatory compliance (VAT, tax).- Proven expertise in managing product costs, cost analysis, costing systems, and implementing cost control strategies.- Strong financial modeling, KPI analysis, dashboard creation skills, and hands-on experience in cost management.- Fluency in English and Arabic; excellent organizational and leadership abilities.- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Odoo, SAP, Oracle) and cloud-based finance tools.Why Join IM?- Lead strategic financial initiatives in a high-growth environment.- Take ownership and make a tangible impact.- Be part of a forward-thinking, regional business with regional exposure.If you're ready to elevate your finance career and contribute to a fast-moving, multi-market company, **apply now** or send your CV and cover letter to **manalradwan@ismailiamango.com**.