Junior Accountant

Location
Cairo
Workplace
On-site

About this role

Role Overview

We are looking for a Junior Accountant to support our finance operations, with a focus on accounts payable, supplier payments, financial records, and day-to-day accounting activities. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, solution-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Reconcile and process supplier payments.

  • Review invoices and clarify any discrepancies related to invoice items, pricing, or receiving signatures.

  • Prepare payment vouchers with invoice number, date, vendor details, item description, amount, and appropriate accounting codes in line with company policies and procedures.

  • Manage petty cash and maintain daily records of cash transactions.

  • Review and verify new supplier documentation, including trade licenses, VAT numbers, and other compliance documents.

  • Monitor and maintain accounts payable records.

  • Keep accounting books and financial records accurate and up to date.

  • Track key financial areas, including prepayments, top supplier payables, and cash bills.

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

  • M.Com or an equivalent qualification in Accounting/Finance is preferred.

  • 1–2 years of experience as an Accountant, preferably within Retail, E-commerce, or FMCG.

  • Prior experience in Accounts Payable is a plus.

  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

  • Good command of English, both written and verbal.

  • Strong planning and organizational skills.

  • High attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Solution-driven approach with strong problem-solving skills.

  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why This Role Matters

The Junior Accountant will play an important role in keeping our day-to-day finance operations accurate, efficient, and well-organized. By ensuring supplier payments are processed correctly, financial records are maintained, and accounts payable activities run smoothly, you will help strengthen financial controls and support the wider Finance team.

This is a great opportunity to build your accounting experience in a fast-paced e-commerce environment, gain exposure to different areas of finance operations, and develop your skills while working closely with a collaborative Finance team.

Who You Are

You are a detail-oriented and organized finance professional who enjoys working with numbers and ensuring accuracy. You take ownership of your work, are solution-driven, and comfortable working independently as well as part of a team. You’re eager to learn, grow your accounting skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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