Project Chief Accountant Company: COLAS RAIL EGYPT BRANCH Location: Cairo Country: Egypt Type of Contract: Temporary / Fixed term Publication Date: May 7, 2025 Main Responsibilities Job Description Core Functions-Tasks / Key Results Expected + Manage and oversee the entire accounting team. + Conduct all necessary training to keep the team’s skills and knowledge up to date. + See that tax interviews are conducted properly with clients. + Ensure that all necessary documents are requested, collected, and compiled. + Review corporate and personnel income tax returns to ensure accuracy. + See that tax consults and onboarding procedures are in place for new clients. + Maintain highly organized and updated client files. + Work collaboratively with other teams to achieve shared goals. + Respond to accounting inquiries from management in a timely fashion. + Provide guidance to other Accountants when needed. + Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities for assigned accounts. + Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations. + Monitor and record financial transactions according to company policies and regulations. + Review and recommend changes to existing accounting procedures. + Develop and maintain internal control and effective accounting system and policies for the set up. + Support the Finance & Admin. Manger in ensuring that intercompany cost allocations are in line with management agreements and transfer pricing policy. + Perform cash flow forecasting, budgeting and working closely with the operations and project teams in analyzing margins, variances and cost analysis. Main Responsibilities Job Requirements Functional Competencies: Knowledge Sharing Leads constant knowledge sharing efforts with the project team: + Pursues and promotes knowledge sharing with his/her colleagues + Promote good contractual practices Building Partnerships Builds and Maintains a professional network of contacts + Analyzes and selects collaboration topics to strengthen relationships with internal and external partners and clients + Establishes and nurtures positive communication within his/her colleagues to facilitate effective execution and minimize conflicts + Establishes and manages professional communication with external partners/parties, to facilitate effective business execution and minimize conflicts Research and Analysis + Generates new ideas and proposes approaches, searches for best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing business Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise Fundamental knowledge of Colas Rail-Egypt core business + Understands the fundamental concepts and technical specialty related to COLAS RAIL core business + Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies, procedures and corporate governance + Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology (namely Microsoft Excel, Power point and Word) with consistent practical application throughout performance of his/her duties Core Competencies and Skills: Core Competencies and Skills: + Innovativeness, resourcefulness and capacity for quick learning + Demonstrates and safeguards ethics and integrity + Self-motivated and exhibits engagement and commitment to the success his organization + Ability to work as a team player + Ability to communicate effectively + Fosters open and healthy communication across the wider team + Ability to multitask and perform under minimal supervision + Demonstrates a continuous tendency to learn, share knowledge and encourage contribution across team members + Solid work ethics + Take the necessary measures to ensure the safety and to protect his/her employees’/colleagues’ health Qualifications/Experience required Education:Bachelor’s degree in accounting/Finance. CFA, CPA or CMA is a plus. Experience: Great experience in accounting. Good experience in management & preferably in the Rail sector. Worked in construction sector for not less than 7 years. Advanced knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures. Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP’s and pivot tables. Experience with general ledger functions. Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills. Advanced financial analysis skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines, has a confident and outgoing personality, works comfortably with senior business management. Ability to train and manage staff. Construction field is a must Language Requirements: Arabic & English is a must, French is a plus. Please enable JavaScript Screen readers cannot read the following searchable map.Follow this link to reach our Job Search page to search for available jobs in a more accessible format. More opportunities in Railways