Senior Accountant

About this role

A leading agriculture company is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage accounting operations, financial reporting, cost analysis, and month-end closing activities. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate financial records, support budgeting and forecasting, and provide financial insights to support business decisions.
Job Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including GL, AP, AR, and bank reconciliations.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.

• Handle month-end and year-end closing activities.

• Monitor and analyze agricultural production costs, including labor, fertilizers, seeds, pesticides, irrigation, and other farm-related expenses.

• Prepare cost analysis and variance reports for different farms/crops.

• Monitor inventory movements and conduct regular inventory reconciliations and physical counts.

• Maintain accurate records of fixed assets and depreciation.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow planning.

• Ensure compliance with Egyptian accounting standards and tax regulations.

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide the required supporting documents.

• Review accounting transactions and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.

• Supervise junior accountants and review their work.

• Provide financial analysis and insights to management to support business decisions.

• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all agricultural and operational transactions.
Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.

• 4–7 years of accounting experience, preferably within agriculture, farming, food production, or FMCG.

• Strong knowledge of General Ledger, AP, AR, and financial reporting.

• Good understanding of cost accounting and inventory management.

• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel.

• Good knowledge of Egyptian taxation and accounting standards.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Agriculture/farming industry experience is highly preferred.