Accountant Lead
First seen by Alion on Oct 18, 2026.
Overseeing an accounting department and potentially managing a team of accountants
Developing and maintaining financial policies and procedures
Preparing financial statements and reports for the management team and external stakeholders
Ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations
Collaborating with other departments to ensure that financial data is accurate and up-to-date
Conducting financial analysis to support business decisions
Managing the budgeting and forecasting process
Supporting complex accounting issues
The ability to communicate related accounting policies and procedures with staff and with strategic partners
Under direct guidance prepares, supports, and processes financial data using various accounting systems in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner
Under minimal guidance, independently supports moderately complex accounting and financial analysis
Prepares reports efficiently and effectively utilizing technical accounting knowledge
Interact with other departments including Treasury, Consolidation and other CFO teams
Provide guidance to other staff as appropriate, supporting transfer and retention of knowledge and enabling others to work efficiently and effectively
Manage aspects of the monthly close, review work products, and ensure timely completion of tasks
Conduct and probe account analyses and reconciliations
Prepare management-level reporting, such as financial statements and governance reports
Requirements
1. Educational Qualifications-Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (Accounting major).
-Professional certification such as ACCA, CMA, or IFRS Diploma/Certificate is preferred but not a must.
-Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial accounting principles.
2. Required Experience-8–10 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably including at least 2 years in team-leading capacity.
-Experience in engineering, construction, contracting, or project-based organizations is highly preferred.
-Proven experience in general ledger accounting, AP/AR, financial reporting, and month-end closing.
-Practical experience with Oracle ERP or similar accounting systems is highly preferred.
-Experience in project accounting and IFRS 15 revenue recognition is a strong advantage.
-Experience coordinating accounting activities across multiple offices or countries is preferred.
-Excellent command of English is must.
-Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial data reconciliation.
-Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial statement preparation.
-Hands-on experience in ERP and Oracle Fusion account reconciliation and financial data analysis.
-Knowledge of IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IAS 1, IAS 16, IAS 21, and IAS 37.
-Ability to prepare financial statements, and management reports.
-Familiarity with EGYPT VAT and corporate tax accounting.