About the CompanyFarida is a fintech platform that’s redefining real estate investment by making it accessible to everyone. Through fractional ownership, we allow individuals to invest in high-quality real estate assets with ease, transparency, and low entry barriers. Investors can browse vetted properties, buy shares, earn rental income, and benefit from capital appreciation — all from a user-friendly digital platform. By combining technology, smart financial infrastructure, and trusted partnerships, Farida empowers people to grow their wealth through property, together.About the RoleThe Chief Accountant is responsible for overseeing the entire accounting department, ensuring the ultimate accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the company’s financial records. This role leads the closing processes, manages the accounting team, and ensures that all financial reporting aligns with international financial reporting standards (IFRS/EAS) and local regulatory requirements. The Chief Accountant acts as a key bridge between the execution of daily accounting and strategic financial management, providing critical data to the Finance Manager/CFO.ResponsibilitiesFinancial Oversight & Management: Supervise, review, and approve the daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.Financial Reporting: Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes. Prepare, analyze, and present consolidated financial statements and management reports in a timely manner.Team Leadership: Direct, mentor, and evaluate the performance of the accounting team (general accountants, AP/AR clerks), ensuring a clear distribution of tasks and robust skill development.Audit & Compliance: Act as the primary focal point for internal and external auditors. Prepare all necessary schedules, analyze variances, and ensure smooth, penalty-free audit completions.Taxation & Regulatory Compliance: Oversee compliance with all local tax laws (Corporate, VAT, Payroll, WHT) and regulatory filings. Supervise tax submissions and represent the company during tax inspections.Fixed Assets & Treasury Review: Authorize fixed asset registers, capitalization policies, depreciation schedules, and review complex bank and intercompany reconciliations.Internal Controls: Design, implement, and enforce strict internal accounting controls and policies to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risk.Cash Flow Management: Monitor and review daily cash flow, operating accounts, and working capital requirements, reporting trends and forecasts to management.QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Professional certifications (e.g., CMA, CPA, DipIFR) are highly preferred.Experience: Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or senior/chief accountant role.ERP Expertise: Advanced proficiency in financial management software and ERP systems is mandatory (Odoo experience is highly preferred).Technical Knowledge: Deep, expert-level understanding of accepted accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS/EAS) and an advanced grasp of local tax structures and compliance.Language: Excellent command of both written and spoken English.Required SkillsLeadership & Team Management: Ability to lead, motivate, and delegate effectively within an accounting team.Advanced Analytical Thinking: Sharp problem-solving skills with the ability to spot trends, anomalies, and financial risks.Strategic Planning & Organizing: Strong capability to manage tight closing deadlines and structure departmental workflows.High Accountability & Integrity: Strict adherence to ethical standards and attention to corporate governance.Effective Communication: Ability to present complex financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders and senior management.Pay Range and Compensation PackageCompetitive salary package matching the seniority of the role.Flexible work environment.Learning and development budget (including support for professional certifications).A collaborative, fast-paced, and engineering-driven team.Office Location: Nasr City.