Accountant

About Andela: At Andela, we know brilliance is evenly distributed around the world, but opportunity is not. For over 10 years, Andela has connected its customers with top global, remote technical talent from over 135 countries with the majority residing in emerging markets like Africa and Latin America. As one of the world’s largest talent marketplaces, Andela gives companies greater flexibility to quickly deploy qualified technologists. With talent highly skilled in advanced technologies to support Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud & DevOps, Data Engineering, and much more, customers experience 33% faster project delivery. The company’s exclusive AI-powered platform, Andela Talent Cloud , is the industry’s only unified platform managing the complete global talent lifecycle and enables customers to fill individual roles or engage fully managed teams up to 66% faster. Andela is on the precipice of two breakout industry transformations: one in staffing/hiring and the other in software development, both accelerated by generative AI. Join us and change the world. Role Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant to join our Financial Reporting team. In this role, you will be a key player in our financial ecosystem, bridging the gap between Egypt-specific statutory requirements and international accounting operations for our African subsidiaries. You will ensure the integrity of our general ledger, drive a timely monthly close, and manage critical tax compliance. Exceptional Leadership: As an Andelan, you’ll serve as a role model for the rest of the company. Think about the feedback your peers typically give you – if it usually sounds like the below, we want to hear from you. Low ego, low drama, servant leader: You share credit, take blame. You like being wrong because it means someone else had an even better idea. One team mentality: You break silos across teams. You put the company and mission first above your team alone. Great listener, hungry for feedback: You’re always seeking to improve – our product, our business, yourself. You solicit diverse opinions and deeply listen. Owner, not renter: You see a problem, you fix it or find someone who will. The buck stops with you. Player-coach: You fly high (create strategy) AND low (know the details that matter). You roll up your sleeves and get scrappy. You do this without micromanaging, empowering your team while actively engaging in important details. Business problem solver. You’re not just a functional expert; you consistently get praise for approaching your function through the lens of solving business problems. Key Responsibilities Egypt Statutory & Compliance Tax Management: Ensure prompt filing and payment of monthly statutory returns, specifically VAT and WHT. Income Tax: Collaborate with tax consultants to ensure accurate Income Tax filing and submission before cut-off dates. Audit Coordination: Coordinate and lead all Egypt Tax Authority (ETA) audits. Cross-Functional Support: Support the HR team with social insurance authority coordination and the legal team with external lawyer management. International & Corporate Accounting Month-End Close: Prepare monthly close processes, including month-end schedules and reconciliations for various subsidiaries. Complex Reconciliations: Perform bank postings, bank reconciliations, and monthly intercompany reconciliations with other Andela entities. Payables & Cash Management: Manage accounts payable, vendor payments, and petty cash disbursements in line with company policy. Fixed Assets: Perform quarterly fixed asset verification and reconciliation. Process Improvement: Support the development of reporting processes, procedures, and internal controls to maintain an efficient flow of financial transactions. Audit Support: Provide documentation and support during both internal and external audits for respective subsidiaries. Data Integrity: Review all transactions for completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation prior to processing. Qualifications & Competencies Experience: 4–5 years of professional accounting experience. Core Accounting: Strong knowledge of financial reporting, GL reconciliations, and the full month-end/year-end close cycle. Tax Expertise: Direct experience with Egypt tax compliance, including VAT and WHT filing. #LI-REMOTE #LI-NR1