Accountant (Retail)

Financial Accounting & Closing Maintain accurate general ledger records Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing Prepare financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) Ensure correct accounting for retail, e-commerce, and marketplace sales Handle accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and provisions Revenue & Cash Reconciliation Reconcile daily/weekly sales from stores, Shopify, and marketplaces Reconcile collections vs sales Reconcile courier COD collections Investigate discrepancies across systems Maintain aging of receivables and pending collections Inventory & Cost Accounting Maintain inventory across warehouse, stores, and production Track raw materials, WIP, and finished goods Calculate COGS and product-level costs Monitor stock movements, shrinkage, and write-offs Support margin analysis per SKU and category Payables, Expenses & Cost Control Record supplier invoices and production costs Track marketing, shipping, and logistics costs Monitor budget vs actuals Identify cost leaks and inefficiencies Taxation & Compliance (Egypt) Prepare and file VAT returns and payroll taxes Ensure compliance with Egyptian tax laws Coordinate with auditors and tax advisors Reporting & Business Support Prepare monthly management reports Support pricing and campaign profitability analysis Provide financial insights to management Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration CPA/CMA is a plus 5–8 years of experience in retail, e-commerce, or manufacturing Technical Skills Strong financial and cost accounting knowledge Advanced Excel skills Experience with accounting software and Shopify Ability to reconcile large data sets Core Competencies High attention to detail Strong analytical skills High integrity and confidentiality Ability to work under pressure Show more