Accountant

Job Description
Overview
AtkinsRéalis Group is a provider of multi-disciplinary engineering technical services, committed to excellence which combines innovation, imagination and best practice. The Group provides a wide range of services including project management, design & engineering and strategic advisory consultancy services, and our Egypt office serves as a technical services hub delivering services to other group entities across the globe.
A position has arisen to assist Finance Manager for Egypt in delivering a high quality and effective accounting and finance compliance function. In this role, the successful candidate will build strong working relationships with the business finance teams as well as the project community (i.e. Project Managers and Project Directors).
Your role
· Assist finance and admin leads in Egypt and MEA region in day to day management of finance related activities including, but not limited to, audits, journal entries, payroll, tax filings, bank correspondence, staff advances, petty cash management etc.
· Ensure supplier invoices are received and recorded accurately and on time.
· Attend to supplier invoices and payments related queries promptly and professionally, escalating any issues appropriately.
· Reconcile supplier statements, research and correct discrepancies.
· Respond to supplier and employee questions regarding invoices, purchase orders, requisitions, or payments in a timely manner.
· Assist with balance sheet reconciliations, monthly profit and loss accounts etc.
· Other ad hoc duties as assigned.
About you
Core Requirements
· 3-5 years of experience in finance, preferably in Accounts Payable department
· BSc or equivalent recognised degree in Finance or Accounting
· High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
· Sound understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
· Adequate experience with spreadsheets and MS Office tools
· Knowledge of Oracle is a plus
· Proficiency in English and Arabic
Behavioural Competencies
· Strong interpersonal skills - Able to develop productive internal working relationships with colleagues.
· Initiative - Make suggestions on best practice and improving current processes.
· Problem Solving - Can think of creative solutions to problems.
· Analytical - Able to analyse large volumes of date.
· Teamwork - Willingly cooperate with others towards the same goals and objectives.
· Time Management - Able to prioritise and achieve objectives within strict deadlines.
· Cultural Awareness - Able to work within a diverse team and to engage all colleagues.
Salary & Benefits
· A competitive salary, including accommodation and transportation allowance
· 22 calendar days annual leave (based on 5 day working week)
· Medical and life insurance cover
· Discretionary bonus scheme
· Employee Well-Being Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This includes:
· Comprehensive life insurance coverage
· Medical insurance for you and your dependents
· Annual leave balance in accordance with local labour law
· Flexible and hybrid work solutions
· Opportunity for local and global internal transfers
· Company gratuity scheme
· Discretionary bonus program
· Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Find out more.
Worker TypeEmployee
Job TypeRegular
At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.