Senior Accountant

THE POSITIONWe are hiring a Senior Accountant for Egypt. The position is based in Cairo and reports to the Head of F&A NEW Africa.As a Senior Accountant, you will work closely with the accounting manager & the Head of F&A, by analyzing financial data and delivering actionable insights. This position provides a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of business operations, financial processes, and systems while contributing to the organization's growth. You will collaborate with a dynamic finance team, driving excellence and innovation in decision-making.Tasks & ResponsibilitiesManage Month & Year-End Closing: Ensure timely communication and adherence to corporate and internal timelines, proper cost allocation for WBS & CC, and preparation of monthly actual vs budget/forecast reports for departmentsManage Legal entity requirements: Not limited to preparation of Financial Statement, handling all Internal & External Audit requirements, Monthly review and analysis of BS and P&L accounts and ensure accuracyTax and Reporting Compliance: Submit accurate and timely local tax, social insurance requirements, and periodic company/business data reportsFinancial Auditing and Reconciliation: Substantiate transactions by auditing documents, reconcile discrepancies, and maintain accounting controls through recommended policies and proceduresData Analysis and Reporting: Extract, evaluate, and analyze data from systems (SAP, Qlikview, AFO, etc.), ensuring accurate communication to relevant stakeholders and timely submission in appropriate systemsVendor and Payment Management: Educate vendors on company policies, monitor expenses and payments (IVT system), prepare bank payment formats, and ensure timely vendor payments in line with termsGBS Operations and SOP Support: Act as a key user for GBS operations locally, contribute to SOP creation, and support administrative tasks as neededCollaboration and Business Support: Participate in finance team review meetings, generate relevant analyses, and provide business insights to drive decision-makingRequirements:Bachelor’s degree in accountingMinimum 5-6 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, and Business Controlling, including systems, processes, and guidelines, specifically for Egypt. Audit background (assurance, tax, corporate finance) is a plusPrevious experience in Multi-national Pharma, FMCG, or Audit/Accounting is preferredExcellent knowledge of IFRS, hands-on experience with SAP, and with project management principlesStrong functional expertise, business acumen, process-oriented thinking, and advanced technical proficiency in systems and toolsExceptional analytical thinking to handle complex controlling, business, and finance topics; agile, flexible, and quick to adapt to changing environmentsTeam player with a collaborative mindset, able to influence and impact stakeholders effectively while working under pressureEnabling attitude combined with a challenging mindset to drive efficiency and effectiveness in interactions with Business PartnersBusiness proficiency in English languageWhat’s Next?We are looking forward to receiving your application! We will then have a look at your profile. If we see a match, we will invite you for a screening interview.Screening:To comply with applicable export control laws, Boehringer Ingelheim periodically screens business relations (including job applicants) against sanctioned party lists (“SPL”). These checks may be performed by Boehringer Ingelheim or by any of its Affiliates. You acknowledge that Boehringer Ingelheim and/or its Affiliates will screen you against SPL and that for this purpose your personal data may be processed in relevant databases, including databases of third-party vendors that perform SPL screening for or on behalf of Boehringer Ingelheim or its affiliates which may be located or accessible outside the EU. Boehringer Ingelheim is committed to ensuring an adequate level of protection of your personal data.Our CompanyWhy Boehringer Ingelheim?With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com