Financial Controller – Contract

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Financial Controller managing accounting operations and financial reporting for a real estate company. Leading transition from outsourced to in-house accounting functions.

Posted 7/15/2026contractRemote • 🇪🇬 EgyptMid-LevelSenior💰 $2,000 - $4,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the General Ledger, financial reporting, and compliance while leading accounting teams. Proficient in QuickBooks and maintaining confidentiality in financial operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

General Ledger ManagementFinancial ReportingQuickBooks ProficiencyTeam SupervisionAccounting Principles

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Hard Skills

Month-End CloseFinancial Statements PreparationReconciliationCash Flow MonitoringTax Reporting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsIntegrityCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Accounts PayableAccounts ReceivableChart of AccountsFinancial ControlsConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take full ownership of the General Ledger (GL), ensuring its accuracy, integrity, and compliance.
Maintain and manage the Chart of Accounts.
Lead the transition from outsourced accounting to an internal accounting function.
Manage monthly close activities, reconciliations, and financial accuracy.
Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
Review Profit & Loss statements and financial performance across business units.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting for executive leadership.
Supervise Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations.
Review invoices, payroll, expense reports, and vendor payments.
Provide guidance and oversight to the bookkeeping team.
Monitor cash flow and perform bank reconciliations.
Coordinate payroll tax, sales tax, and year-end tax reporting activities.
Ensure accounting practices comply with company policies and financial controls.
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality when handling financial records and sensitive company information.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Accountant with full ownership of the General Ledger (GL).
Strong experience managing month-end close and financial reporting.
Hands-on experience with QuickBooks.
Experience supervising accounting or bookkeeping teams.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
High level of integrity with the ability to manage highly confidential financial information with professionalism and discretion.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
Advanced English proficiency (C1/C2) with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote opportunity.
Competitive compensation.
High-impact role reporting directly to executive leadership.
Opportunity to build and improve financial operations.
Three-month contractor trial period with the potential for a long-term engagement based on performance.
Collaborative and growth-oriented environment.