IMCD Group
Senior Accountant
About IMCD
IMCD is a leading global distributor and formulator of specialty chemicals and ingredients. Headquartered in Rotterdam, we operate in more than 60 countries with over 5,100 employees. With 82 application laboratories, we co‑create solutions that support product innovation and sustainable development across industries. In 2024, IMCD reported revenues of €4.7 billion and is listed on Euronext Amsterdam (AEX).
We are driven by entrepreneurship, powered by collaboration, and passionate about enabling progress. If that excites you – we’d love to hear from you.
Person Profile: Targeted Skills & Capabilities
The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in managing the financial activities of the organization, ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, compliance with accounting/group principles, and enhancing financial performance. This position will oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations, guide the junior staff, and support the Finance Manager in preparing financial reports, budgets/forecasts, and analyses.
Responsibilities
Financial Reporting
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
General Ledger Management
Oversee the maintenance of the general ledger and ensure timely and accurate posting of journal entries.
Perform monthly reconciliations of all general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy.
Accounts Payable and Receivable
Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, collections, and payments.
Responsible for sending the AR report to CS/Sales team.
Monitor internal controls to prevent discrepancies and ensure compliance.
Budgeting and Forecasting
Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
Monitor performance against budget and provide variance analysis on a monthly basis.
Treasury
Responsible for submitting all payments on the bank website.
Review, classify, and process employee expense/advance settlements in accordance with company policies and proceed with payments after appropriate approvals.
Prepare monthly and quarterly cash flow forecasts.
Inventory
Coordinate with logistics to cross‑match inventory cost before posting to the system.
Work on inventory cost correction and stock adjustments.
Participate in quarterly and annual inventory physical counts.
Monitor purchasing cost and cross‑match it with the system per shipment.
Detect and report cost equation errors to the direct manager.
Calculate the stock impairment monthly according to company policies.
Monitor goods in transit with logistics and investigate delays, reporting issues to the direct manager.
Audit Coordination & Tax Compliance
Assist external/internal auditors in year‑end activities; provide analysis and reports as required.
Ensure compliance with local tax laws and financial regulations.
Prepare tax returns and submit them to tax consultants after discussion with the Finance Manager and maintain audit documentation.
Expected Qualification/Education Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Work Experience Minimum of 5 years accounting experience.
Primary Job Location Cairo, Egypt
Travel Minimal travel required.
IMCD Offers
Competitive total compensation package at market rate comprised of base salary and variable elements.
IMCD is an equal opportunity employer.
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About IMCD
IMCD is a leading global distributor and formulator of specialty chemicals and ingredients. Headquartered in Rotterdam, we operate in more than 60 countries with over 5,100 employees. With 82 application laboratories, we co‑create solutions that support product innovation and sustainable development across industries. In 2024, IMCD reported revenues of €4.7 billion and is listed on Euronext Amsterdam (AEX).
We are driven by entrepreneurship, powered by collaboration, and passionate about enabling progress. If that excites you – we’d love to hear from you.
Person Profile: Targeted Skills & Capabilities
The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in managing the financial activities of the organization, ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, compliance with accounting/group principles, and enhancing financial performance. This position will oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations, guide the junior staff, and support the Finance Manager in preparing financial reports, budgets/forecasts, and analyses.
Responsibilities
Financial Reporting
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
General Ledger Management
Oversee the maintenance of the general ledger and ensure timely and accurate posting of journal entries.
Perform monthly reconciliations of all general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy.
Accounts Payable and Receivable
Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, collections, and payments.
Responsible for sending the AR report to CS/Sales team.
Monitor internal controls to prevent discrepancies and ensure compliance.
Budgeting and Forecasting
Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
Monitor performance against budget and provide variance analysis on a monthly basis.
Treasury
Responsible for submitting all payments on the bank website.
Review, classify, and process employee expense/advance settlements in accordance with company policies and proceed with payments after appropriate approvals.
Prepare monthly and quarterly cash flow forecasts.
Inventory
Coordinate with logistics to cross‑match inventory cost before posting to the system.
Work on inventory cost correction and stock adjustments.
Participate in quarterly and annual inventory physical counts.
Monitor purchasing cost and cross‑match it with the system per shipment.
Detect and report cost equation errors to the direct manager.
Calculate the stock impairment monthly according to company policies.
Monitor goods in transit with logistics and investigate delays, reporting issues to the direct manager.
Audit Coordination & Tax Compliance
Assist external/internal auditors in year‑end activities; provide analysis and reports as required.
Ensure compliance with local tax laws and financial regulations.
Prepare tax returns and submit them to tax consultants after discussion with the Finance Manager and maintain audit documentation.
Expected Qualification/Education Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Work Experience Minimum of 5 years accounting experience.
Primary Job Location Cairo, Egypt
Travel Minimal travel required.
IMCD Offers
Competitive total compensation package at market rate comprised of base salary and variable elements.
IMCD is an equal opportunity employer.
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