Senior Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Egypt.

📋 Description

• Prepare and record journal entries, which include accruals, prepayments, payroll, depreciation and amortization, provisions, and intercompany charges.

• Review entries made by Nowpay’s accounting team.

• Conduct account reconciliations and compile supporting schedules.

• Ensure the general ledger is complete, accurate, and closed within set deadlines.

• Assist with the purchase order (PO) and purchase requisition (PR) processes, as well as budget tracking.

• Account for loan originations, interest income, fee income, amortization of premiums/discounts, and rewards.

• Reconcile loan sub-ledgers with the general ledger.

• Support the calculation, documentation, and journal entries for the expected credit loss (ECL) allowance, including charge-offs, recoveries, and roll-forward schedules.

• Prepare financial statements and management reporting packages in compliance with IFRS.

• Aid in variance analysis against budget and previous periods.

• Perform and review bank reconciliations and the classification of bank transfers, intercompany transactions, as well as clearing and suspense accounts.

• Investigate and promptly resolve discrepancies.

• Maintain and enhance internal control documentation; identify control gaps and suggest remediation strategies.

• Act as a primary contact for external auditors and internal audit teams.

• Prepare necessary audit schedules and support documentation.

• Identify opportunities to streamline closing processes, automate reconciliations, and enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.

• Assist with system implementations and upgrades.

• Carry out additional accounting and analysis tasks as directed by management.

• Collaborate closely with Nowpay’s finance, technology, product, and operations teams.

• Support Loan Operations to ensure accounting practices align with IFRS and relevant regulatory requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• 4–5 years of experience in accounting or finance.

• Experience in consumer finance is preferred, especially in loan portfolio accounting and financial reporting.

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, and month-end closing processes.

• CMA certification is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage

• Social insurance

• Salary advance