GL Accountant Specialist

Location:

New Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

Job ID:

R0080850

Date Posted:

2025-03-04

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY S.A.E.

Profession (Job Category):

Finance

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic General Ledger (GA) Accountant to join our team. In role you will be joining the finance team and will be managing day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations and company policies.

How you’ll make an impact

• Performing general accounting activities.
• Completing specific month-end close tasks.
• Executing accounting analyses and reports as assigned.
• Ensuring the production of reports (e.g., Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow, supplementary forms).
• Preparing the closing calendar, fix errors, and adapt existing solutions.
• Applying accounting techniques and standard practices to classify and record financial transactions.
• Collaborating closely with controllers, Back Offices, and other streams (AP, AR, Master data).
• Participating in internal control testing and prepare relevant documentation.
• Reviewing all accounting transactions and assure all entries are recorded correctly based on required approval, allocated cost centers and GL accounts.
• Preparing & confirming accounts reconciliations with related parties & sister companies intra group transactions.
• Reviewing trial balance & financial statements P&L, Balance sheet & cash flow.
• Maintaining general ledger chart of accounts and communicate changes with respective users on a periodic basis.
• Analyzing, auditing, and verifying transactions, both automated and non-automated, within various funds.
• Researching accounting issues and determine the proper handling of transactions.
• Managing ongoing working relationships with independent auditors, which includes oversight of the annual audit process, and preparation of consolidated financial statements and tax returns.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting/business management or a related field.
• Having 5+ years of experience as a GL Accountant especially within a manufacturing environment.
• Practically familiar with using the top ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (e.g., IFRS, GAAP, etc) and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to handle complex reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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