The Tax Accountant is responsible for managing and preparing tax calculations, filings, and compliance activities in accordance with Egyptian tax regulations. The role ensures accurate tax reporting, electronic tax submissions, tax analysis, and coordination with internal departments and external tax authorities to support the company’s financial operations.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit monthly VAT tax returns through the electronic tax system for all company entities.
• Prepare and submit withholding tax returns for suppliers and contractors on a quarterly basis.
• Follow up on quarterly and annual payroll tax filings in coordination with external auditors.
• Process tax payments, bank transfers, and electronic tax system settlements.
• Analyze financial accounts, including expenses, contractors, suppliers, customers, receivables, payables, and payroll accounts, to support tax inspections.
• Support financial closing activities and respond to accounting inquiries during budget preparation.
• Prepare annual sales analysis and record sales transactions on Oracle ERP, including issuing electronic invoices.
• Prepare annual cost of sales reports for financial statements.
• Handle inquiries from tax authorities and follow up on tax letters, disputes, and appeals.
• Participate in tax inspections related to income tax, VAT, stamp tax, payroll tax, and withholding tax.
• Prepare and analyze owners’ association accounts, including maintenance expenses and collected fees.
• Provide required financial and tax reports to management and accounting teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting and taxation, preferably within the real estate industry.
• Strong knowledge of Egyptian tax regulations, accounting principles, VAT, withholding tax, payroll tax, and tax compliance procedures.
• Good understanding of Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and financial reporting.
• Experience using ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and electronic tax platforms.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities independently and within a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and accounting software.