Job Summary

Rasan is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Finance team in Cairo. In this role, you will owe the preparation and accuracy of our financial reports, lead month-end and year-end closing processes, and provide the financial analysis and leadership needs to make smart business decisions. You will work closely with the Finance Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure our numbers are accurate, our reporting is timely, and our financial processes are consistently improving. This is a hands-on role that requires both technical accounting depth and the ability to translate financial data into clear, useful insights for the business.

Job Objectives

· Ensure Rasan’s financial statements are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time every month – giving leadership a reliable picture of the company’s financial position.

· Own the full month-end and year-end close process, making it faster, cleaner, and more consistent with every cycle.

· Provide financial analysis that goes beyond the numbers – helping the business understand what’s driving performance, where risks exist, and where opportunities lie.

· Strengthening internal controls and accounting processes to reduce errors, improve auditability, and support Rasan’s growth at scale.

· Build a collaborative bridge between Finance and other departments, ensuring financial data is understood and used effectively across the organization.

Job Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

· Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and applicable accounting standards.

· Own the month-end and year-end close process end-to-end – including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations – ensuring books are closed accurately and on schedule.

· Prepare consolidated financial reports and management accounts that give leadership a clear, up-to-date view of the company’s financial performance.

· Maintain the general ledger, ensuring all entries are posted correctly, consistently, and in compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

· Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits, preparing required schedules, documentation, and responses to audit queries.

Financial Analysis

· Analyze monthly financial results and provide clear, structured commentary on variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods.

· Build and maintain financial models and analytical reports that support management decision-making across revenue, cost, margin, and cash flow.

· Track and report on key financial metrics and KPIs, identifying trends, anomalies, and areas requiring management attention.

· Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes by providing accurate historical data, analysis, and assumptions.

· Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis and business case support as requested by the Finance Manager or senior leadership.

Accounts Management

· Oversee and review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely processing.

· Perform regular bank reconciliations and ensure all cash and bank balances are accurately reflected in the financial records.

· Monitor intercompany transactions and balances, ensuring proper elimination and reconciliation in consolidated reporting.

· Manage fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation schedules, and periodic physical verification.

Compliance and Internal Controls

· Ensure all financial activities comply with IFRS, local tax regulations, and Rasan’s internal accounting policies and procedures.

· Support VAT and tax filing processes, ensuring submissions are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.

· Identify gaps or weaknesses in existing financial controls and recommend practical improvements to strengthen the control environment.

· Maintain organized, audit-ready financial documentation and records, ensuring full traceability of all accounting entries.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Work closely with business units across Rasan to collect financial data, clarify transactions, and ensure accurate cost allocation.

· Partner with the FP&A and operations teams to support budget tracking, cost control, and financial planning activities.

· Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems, tools, and processes – including ERP optimization and reporting automation.

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. A professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent) is required or actively in progress.

Licenses & Certifications

· CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent professional accounting certification is strongly preferred. Knowledge of IFRS is required.

Previous Work Experience

· 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong focus on financial reporting, general ledger management, and month-end close. Experience in a technology company, fintech, or fast-growth organization is a strong advantage. Prior experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or equivalent) is required.

Skills and Abilities

· Strong technical accounting knowledge with deep expertise in IFRS and financial statement preparation.

· Proven experience managing end-to-end month-end and year-end close processes accurately and on time.

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling, analysis, and reporting.

· Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or equivalent) for accounting and reporting.

· Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify variances, and present findings clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

· High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy, compliance, and data integrity.

· Solid understanding of VAT regulations and tax filing requirements in Egypt.

· Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Strong communication skills in Arabic and English, both written and spoken