General Ledger Section Head

Confidential - Egypt - Cairo

Job Purpose:

The role involves handling responsibilities related to general ledger accounting, including the review of closing entries, monthly closing reports, and bank reconciliation approvals, while adhering to all related policies and procedures.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Review Closing Entries: Audit and reconcile daily entries, correct discrepancies, and ensure accuracy of closing entries before submitting to the Accounting Manager.
  2. Ledger Posting Verification: Ensure accurate postings in subsidiary ledgers and digital records.
  3. Trial Balance Preparation: Responsible for preparing trial balances and matching subsidiary and main ledger balances.
  4. Bank Reconciliation Review: Approve bank reconciliation statements after verifying supporting documents for accuracy.
  5. Policy Compliance: Enforce adherence to general ledger accounting policies, guiding finance team leaders and accountants to consistently apply company policies.
  6. Monthly and Annual Financial Statements: Assist in preparing monthly and annual financial reports.
  7. General Ledger Files: Maintain comprehensive general ledger files by reviewing, identifying, and resolving discrepancies as needed.
  8. Team Development: Coach and assess department employees to ensure high performance and motivation using company evaluation systems.
  9. Additional Responsibilities: Perform additional duties as assigned by direct manager to align with role objectives.

 

Performance Evaluation Criteria:

  • Accuracy of daily journal entries and monthly closing reports.
  • Precision in bank reconciliation memos.
  • Adherence to general ledger policies and procedures.
  • Completeness and accuracy of all account records.
  • Performance assessment of department accountants based on company standards.

 


 Bachelor’s degree in accounting.In-depth knowledge of international accounting standards relevant to the Kingdom.10-12 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on general ledger management, ideally within mid-sized or large Commercial and Trade companies.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and familiarity with software like Oracle.
Post date: Today
Publisher: Wuzzuf .com
Post date: Today
Publisher: Wuzzuf .com