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