Senior Chief Accountant

We are seeking a conscientious and driven Senior Chief Accountant to join our thriving Savills Middle East Egypt office. The role will be based in Arkan Plaza , Sheikh Zayed, and requires flexibility and a proactive attitude.
The successful candidate will take full responsibility for asset reporting and will carry out all job-related functions for assigned properties efficiently and within set deadlines. Strong analytical skills and effective communication are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Month-End Close

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with IFRS and Group accounting policies
• Post (sometimes prepare) journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities in accordance with reporting deadlines
• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet schedules and general ledger accounts
• Support the accounting team with their daily queries

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Support the accounts Payable and accounts receivable teams ensuring timely and accurate booking of supplier and clients invoices and payments
• Review bad debt provisioning calculation and aging analysis
• Investigate and resolve AP and AR discrepancies

Payroll & Bank Reconciliations

• Review payroll including all accounting entries and related reconciliations
• Review monthly bank reconciliations and investigate reconciling items

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare monthly financial reports for internal management and regional consolidation
• Support statutory reporting requirements and local compliance obligations
• Ensure adherence to internal control procedures and Group policies
• Prepare the group monthly reporting package and address all related queries

Audit & Controls

• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors
• Prepare audit schedules and co-lead the audit process
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of financial controls
• Support testing and data migration for 365 MSD (F&O) implementations

Budgeting Support

• Support with budgeting and forecasting
• Assist with investigating variances actuals vs. budget on monthly basis

Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Qualified CPA, CMA, or CA is required

Experience

• Minimum 6 years' experience in accounting roles, preferably within a structured corporate environment
• Experience in professional services, real estate, or multi-entity organisations is an added advantage
• Audit background (Big 4 or reputable audit firm) is a strong advantage
• CPA/CMA/CA is an added advantage

Skills & Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS
• Hands-on experience with general ledger, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, cash and month-end close
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. D365, Sun Systems, Hyperion)
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Key Attributes

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Well-organized with effective time management skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a wider regional team
• Professional, methodical, and controls-focused
• Comfortable working in a structured finance environment with clear governance requirements

Department Finance Locations Giza, Egypt, New Cairo, Egypt Job Grade Associate