We are seeking an experienced Head of Accounting to lead the entire accounting function across General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Revenue & Cash-on-Delivery (COD) Accounting, Treasury, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Inventory, and Tax. The role oversees a team of approximately 40 accounting professionals through functional managers and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of all financial operations. A key responsibility of this position is serving as an authorized bank signatory , approving customer COD payout transactions and supplier payments in accordance with the company's delegation of authority and internal governance framework.

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with Egyptian Accounting Standards and IFRS.
• Oversee the General Ledger and maintain the chart of accounts and accounting policies.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheet substantiation.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, including intercompany eliminations and reporting across group entities.

Revenue & COD Accounting

• Oversee revenue recognition for shipping and related services, ensuring billing completeness and minimizing revenue leakage.
• Manage the full Cash-on-Delivery (COD) accounting cycle, including daily collections, courier and hub cash reconciliations, and merchant payout liabilities.

Treasury, Banking & Payment Authorization

• Act as an authorized bank signatory for customer COD payouts and supplier payments.
• Review and approve bank transfers in accordance with the approved delegation-of-authority matrix.
• Ensure all payments are properly documented, reconciled, approved, and supported by appropriate segregation of duties.
• Oversee cash positioning, cash flow forecasting, bank reconciliations, and banking relationships.

Accounts Payable & Procurement

• Lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, including invoice processing, three-way matching, vendor reconciliations, and payment approvals.
• Oversee procurement activities to ensure compliance with company policies, budgets, and approval matrices.
• Manage vendor sourcing, negotiations, and contract terms to achieve cost savings while maintaining service quality.
• Monitor purchase order controls and ensure an effective procure-to-pay process.

Inventory & Fixed Assets

• Oversee inventory accounting and internal controls, including physical inventory counts and provisioning.
• Maintain a complete and accurate fixed asset register and ensure proper asset accounting.

Tax & Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax obligations, including VAT, withholding tax, payroll tax, corporate income tax, and e-invoicing requirements.
• Lead external audits, tax inspections, and regulatory compliance activities.

Internal Controls & Audit

• Develop, implement, and monitor a robust internal control framework across accounting operations.
• Strengthen controls over Cash-on-Delivery, procure-to-pay, and record-to-report processes.
• Mitigate fraud risks and ensure compliance with company policies and financial governance standards.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 40 accounting professionals through functional managers.
• Set departmental objectives, KPIs, and succession plans.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, ERP optimization, automation, and continuous process improvements.
• Enhance integration between operational and financial systems to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Authorization & Governance

• Serve as an authorized bank signatory for customer payout transfers and supplier payments.
• Approve journal entries, payment runs, master data changes, and write-offs within approved authority limits.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance policies and delegated authority requirements.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in accounting leadership within a large organization, preferably in the logistics, e-commerce, supply chain, or technology sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Egyptian Accounting Standards (EAS), IFRS, taxation, and statutory reporting.
• Proven experience managing financial reporting, treasury, accounts payable, procurement, inventory accounting, and tax compliance.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and finance process automation initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing large accounting teams through multiple direct reports.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement capabilities.
• High level of integrity, sound judgment, and attention to detail, particularly in managing company funds and payment authorizations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to interact effectively with executives, banks, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English .