Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced Regional Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance team in Cairo. In this role, you will manage end-to-end accounts payable operations across multiple regional entities, ensure precise cross-border and local invoice processing, maintain strategic vendor relationships, and enforce strict adherence to internal financial controls and multi-jurisdictional financial/tax regulations.
Key Responsibilities
· Regional Invoice & Payment Processing:
o Process and record daily vendor invoices, local expenses, and petty cash transactions across multiple MENA operating units in accordance with regional accounting standards.o Perform three-way matching (Purchase Order, Receiving Report, Vendor Invoice) prior to multi-entity payment executions.o Schedule and execute routine vendor payments via international and electronic banking platforms, checks, or transfers while maintaining dual-authorization protocols.o Process cross-border employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with travel and expenditure policies.
· Regional Vendor Management & Reconciliation:
o Maintain centralized vendor master records and onboard regional and international suppliers.o Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations and resolve cross-border payment discrepancies promptly.o Serve as the primary regional point of contact for vendor inquiries regarding payment status, disputes, or account adjustments.
· Tax & Cross-Border Compliance:
o Ensure strict adherence to regional tax laws, including calculation and filing of Withholding Tax (WHT) and Value Added Tax (VAT) on AP transactions across target MENA operating countries.o Collect, verify, and archive regional tax clearance documents, commercial registers, and tax cards from international and local vendors.o Assist in internal, external, and cross-border audit preparations by providing complete AP documentation and audit trails.
· Financial Reporting & Month-End Close:
o Prepare consolidated regional AP aging reports and perform monthly GL (General Ledger) accounts reconciliations across entities.o Calculate and record accruals for unbilled goods and services at month-end across regional business units.o Support the Regional Finance Manager in cash flow forecasting by providing scheduled payment requirements and multi-currency cash needs.
Qualifications & Requirements
· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.· Experience: 3–5 years of dedicated Accounts Payable experience in a regional or multi-entity setup, preferably within media, broadcasting, retail, or fast-paced multinational environments.· Systems Expertise: Hands-on experience with multi-currency Enterprise ERP systems (e.g., Oracle EBS, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics GP) and advanced proficiency in MS Excel. · Tax Knowledge: Strong operational knowledge of regional financial structures and Egyptian tax laws, MENA region Tax laws particularly WHT and VAT requirements.· Skills: Excellent numerical accuracy, strong attention to detail, vendor negotiation capabilities, and strong organizational skills.· Languages: Business fluency in both Arabic and English (written and verbal).