Cost Control Accountant

**Budget Management**:
Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring proper allocation of resources and tracking of expenses. Monitor project expenditures against budget and identify cost overruns or savings.**Cost Tracking & Reporting**:
Track project costs and provide regular reports on financial status, including forecasting future financial needs. Provide recommendations to mitigate risks and ensure projects stay on budget.**Project Financial Analysis**:
Analyze and assess the financial performance of projects, including profitability, variances, and overall cost-effectiveness. Provide actionable insights to project teams and management.**Billing & Invoicing**:
Ensure timely and accurate invoicing for projects, including reviewing contract terms and aligning billing cycles with project milestones.**Financial Forecasting**:
Prepare and update project forecasts to reflect the latest financial data, changes in scope, or project delays. Collaborate with project managers to adjust financial expectations as needed.**Compliance & Internal Controls**:
Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements. Maintain financial records for each project in accordance with company standards.**Cash Flow Management**:
Monitor project cash flow and ensure sufficient funds are available to meet project commitments. Address any cash flow issues promptly.**Financial Reporting**:
Prepare and present financial reports on individual projects, including P&L statements, balance sheets, and project-specific financial summaries.**Stakeholder Communication**:
Act as a liaison between the project management team, finance team, and senior leadership to communicate financial performance and address any concerns.**Audit Support**:
Assist with internal and external audits by providing accurate and complete financial documentation related to projects.**Process Improvement**:
Identify and recommend improvements in financial processes and tools used for project accounting to streamline operations and improve efficiency.

**Personal Skills**:
**Project Management Knowledge**:
Familiarity with project management processes and terminology. Experience with project-based accounting software is a plus.**Financial Reporting**:
Strong understanding of financial reporting and forecasting principles, with the ability to prepare detailed financial statements.**Analytical Skills**:
Ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and present findings to project managers and stakeholders.**Attention to Detail**:
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in tracking project costs and expenses.**Communication**:
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Exce
- Very good command of English

**Technical Skills**:

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- CMA or equivalent certification is a plus.
- Project Management Knowledge: Familiarity with project management processes and terminology.
- Experience with project-based accounting software is a plus.
- Financial Reporting: Strong understanding of financial reporting and forecasting principles, with the ability to prepare detailed financial statements.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and present findings to project managers and stakeholders.
- Attention to Detail: Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in tracking project costs and expenses.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial data to non-financial stakeholders.

**Education**:
B.Sc. in Accounting

**Job Details**:
Job Location

Cairo, Egypt

Company Industry

System Integrator

Company Type

Employer (Private Sector)

Job Role

Accounting/Banking/Finance

Employment Status

Full time

Employment Type

Employee

Job Division

CFO Office
Finance

Career Level

Entry Level

Years of Experience

Min: 1 Max: 2

Degree

Bachelor's degree