Senior General Accountant

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Basic information
Job role
Accountant
Career level
Management (6-10 years)
Keywords
Senior General Accountant - Finance - Travel - Tourism
Description
  • Full-Cycle Financial Management: Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, prepare comprehensive trial balances, and assist in drafting full financial statements under Egyptian Accounting Standards (EAS).
  • Advanced BSP & GDS Reconciliations: Lead and audit high-volume airline ticket sales reconciliations across GDS platforms (Amadeus, Sabre, or Galileo), managing BSP/IATA billings, commissions, and void/refund disputes.
  • Accounts Payable & Vendor Optimization: Oversee major supplier ledgers (international DMCs, major hotel chains, transport providers), negotiate payment cycles, and optimize cash outflow.
  • Accounts Receivable & Credit Control: Audit corporate accounts receivable, oversee client credit limits, enforce strict collection protocols, and reconcile complex multi-supplier package vouchers.
  • Tax & Regulatory Leadership: Direct the calculation and filing of Egyptian VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), Corporate Income Tax provisions, and maintain error-free integration with the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) e-invoicing portal.
  • Financial Audit & Internal Controls: Lead external and internal annual financial audits, act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, and refine internal accounting controls to eliminate financial leakage.
  • Team Supervision: Supervise, review, and guide junior/mid-level accountants, enforcing high accuracy and strict adherence to internal accounting workflows.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or a related field (English section is preferred) from a reputable university.
  • 5-8 years of relevant experience.
  • Deep knowledge of BSP/IATA reconciliation processes, GDS ticketing workflows, and multi-currency foreign exchange handling is an advantage.
  • Understanding of Egyptian Tax Laws (VAT, WHT, Corporate Tax) and practical experience managing the ETA e-invoicing platform.
  • Hands-on mastery of specialized travel ERP systems, Odoo, Oracle, or SAP, alongside advanced MS Excel (complex financial modeling, VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
  • Fluency in English is a must.
Company information
Industry
Travel & Tourism
Area
Dokki