General Accountant

Qureos Inc; Egypt (PA); On-site; USD 6,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Qureos Inc. is seeking a seasoned financial accounting professional to manage general ledger, monthly closings, and the preparation of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows.

The role oversees revenue reconciliations from stores, Shopify, and marketplaces, along with cost control and margin analysis. The candidate will handle tax compliance in Egypt, coordinate with auditors, and prepare monthly management reports that support pricing and profitability analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• CPA/CMA is a plus.
• 5-8 years of experience in retail, e-commerce, or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger and perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing.
• Prepare financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Reconcile daily/weekly sales from stores, Shopify, and marketplaces.
• Manage payables, expenses, and cost control with budget vs actuals.
• Taxation & compliance (Egypt) – VAT returns and payroll taxes.
• Provide monthly management reports and insights to management.

Skills

Financial accounting

Cost accounting

Advanced Excel

Shopify experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Financial Accounting & Closing

• Maintain accurate general ledger records
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing
• Prepare financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Ensure correct accounting for retail, e-commerce, and marketplace sales
• Handle accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and provisions

Revenue & Cash Reconciliation

• Reconcile daily/weekly sales from stores, Shopify, and marketplaces
• Reconcile collections vs sales
• Reconcile courier COD collections
• Investigate discrepancies across systems
• Maintain aging of receivables and pending collections

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Maintain inventory across the warehouse, stores, and production
• Track raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Calculate COGS and product-level costs
• Monitor stock movements, shrinkage, and write-offs
• Support margin analysis per SKU and category

Payables, Expenses & Cost Control

• Record supplier invoices and production costs
• Track marketing, shipping, and logistics costs
• Monitor budget vs actuals
• Identify cost leaks and inefficiencies

Taxation & Compliance (Egypt)

• Prepare and file VAT returns and payroll taxes
• Ensure compliance with Egyptian tax laws
• Coordinate with auditors and tax advisors

Reporting & Business Support

• Prepare monthly management reports
• Support pricing and campaign profitability analysis
• Provide financial insights to management

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• CPA/CMA is a plus
• 5-8 years of experience in retail, e-commerce, or manufacturing

Technical Skills

• Strong financial and cost accounting knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with accounting software and Shopify
• Ability to reconcile large data sets

Core Competencies

• High attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• High integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure

Locations Cairo