Finance & Accounting Assistant - Egypt

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Job Overview The Finance & Accounting Assistant supports the day-to-day financial, accounting and administrative activities of Digital Virgo Egypt. Working closely with the Finance and Administration Manager, the successful candidate will contribute to the effective management of treasury operations, supplier payments, purchasing controls, collection of customer receivables related to the Business activity, and general administrative follow-up. The Finance & Accounting Assistant will also help ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial and accounting information by monitoring accounts, performing bank reconciliations and preparing supporting documentation. Key Responsibilities 1. Treasury Management Responsibility for treasury activities, petty cash and day-to-day expense follow-up Prepare and maintain supporting documentation for cash and bank transactions. Assist with the preparation of weekly and monthly cash-flow reports. Alert the Finance and Administration Manager to any liquidity risks or significant discrepancies. 2. Supplier Payments and Purchasing Controls Prepare supplier payments. Verify the compliance and completeness of supporting documents and required approvals. Monitor and perform the financial validation of purchasing transactions. 3. Customer Receivables – Business Activity Monitor outstanding customer receivables. Regularly update the customer receivables tracking report. Coordinate payment reminders with the relevant operational teams. Identify overdue or potentially high-risk receivables. 4. General Administration Monitor the company’s main administrative services and related activities. Follow-up and coordination with the NTRA, the Tax Authorities and other relevant government authorities. Manage day-to-day relationships with insurance companies and administrative service providers. Administrative follow-up related to the company office and coordination with the building management. 5. General Accounting Perform account reconciliation and monitoring. Complete bank reconciliations. Coordination with our external accounting firm and support in preparing tax returns. Coordinate with our external auditors and legal counsel and prepare the related supporting documents when required. Assist with month-end closing activities and the preparation of financial documentation when required. Responsibility for filing and maintaining accounting and administrative documentation. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field. 1–2 years of relevant experience, either in a company or an accounting/audit firm. Good understanding of general accounting principles and financial processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications. Knowledge of accounting software or an ERP system would be an advantage. Strong organizational and analytical skills, with close attention to detail. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Proactive, reliable and able to work effectively with different internal and external stakeholders. Fluency in Arabic and English is required. WHY JOIN US International and fast-growing environment Exposure to innovative digital and telecom ecosystems Strong career development opportunities Collaborative and performance-driven culture Founded in 2008, Digital Virgo is a global leader in mobile payment solutions via Carrier Billing. For over 15 years, the Group has supported telecom operators and merchants in deploying and optimizing mobile payment services. With operations in over 40 countries and more than 860 employees, Digital Virgo combines international reach with strong local presence. In 2022, the Group generated €430 million in revenue. Certified as a payment institution in Europe since 2020, Digital Virgo has also earned industry recognition, including a Top 3 ranking among French FinTechs by FrenchWeb, Best Aggregator 2020, and the Meffys Award for innovation in the mobile ecosystem.