About Phibro Animal Health CorporationPhibro Animal Health Corporation is a publicly traded, global organization with a rich history in animal health and nutrition as a manufacturer and marketer of medicated feed additives, vaccines, nutritional specialty products, and mineral nutrition. We strive to be a trusted partner with livestock producers, farmers, veterinarians, and consumers who raise or care for farm and companion animals by providing solutions to help them maintain and enhance the health of their animals.
Phibro is a diversified company in manufacturing and marketing products for ethanol performance, microbials for plants, home and industrial applications, and specialty chemicals for various industrial markets. In addition to, Phibro’s revenues are in excess of $1 billion and are supported by over 2,300 employees worldwide.
At Phibro, people are our greatest asset. We strive to develop a diverse workforce that fosters an environment where people feel supported in openly sharing their creativity and skills that allows them to be the most successful that they can be.
If you are interested in working for Phibro and feel that you do not meet all qualifications, we encourage you to apply as you might be the right candidate for this role or other positions.
The Chief Accountant is an integral part of our Accounting team based out of our Egypt site.
Position DetailsTITLE IN THE ORGANIZATIONChief Accountant
Reporting to Director of Finance and Administration, Middle East & Turkey with a dotted line to the Regional Manager, Saudi Arabia & Egypt.
Duties, Powers And ResponsibilitiesTo ensure that the company conducts its accounting activities in accordance with the tax laws and regulations and commonly accepted accounting rules.
Responsible for bookkeeping, prepare, post, submit sales invoices, posting purchase invoices, importation process accounting, personal T&E reports, Statutory Ledger, and provide details to CPA (current service provider ForvisMazars) for the Tax Returns. To plan the tax liabilities of the company and to ensure the fulfillment of such obligations. (solid knowledge in e-invoicing portal)
Works in accordance with the quality policy and objectives.
Follows and achieves the quality targets of his/her department.
Ensures the practice of procedures and instructions of his/her unit. (month end procedures like depreciation calculation, FX revaluation in JDE, VAT accounts accruals, weekly payment list preparation etc.)
To supervise the monitoring of official ledgers, declarations, current accounts, cost accounting, accruals, pre-accounting, bank accounts, import and export documents.
To establish the organization and coordination between the accounting department and the non-accounting departments (such as service, sales, marketing, HR, purchasing, external affairs, etc. on a basic level).
To have official and internal reports prepared regarding accounting works, to notify the management in this regard and to assist them in making strategic decisions.
To plan the activities, objectives, business processes and business days of the accounting department in line with the strategies and general objectives of the company.
To track the Accounts Receivables and follow up the collections in communication with the Sales Team and customers.
Comfortable with working external consultants (JDE consultants, CPA, external auditors, lawyers)
Other duties may form part of this position.
QualificationsMinimum bachelor’s degree in business/accounting.
Ideally have at least 10 years’ accounting experience.
Ideally have professional accountancy certification.
Ideally have previous accounting experience in industry in a pharmaceutical/animal health company.
Previous “big 4” accountancy/tax/auditing practice experience would be beneficial.
Skills/ExperienceA business first mindset, able to interpret, link and convert financial data to business performance.
Strong communication skills with a continuous process improvement mindset
Flexible to take on additional tasks as and when needed by the company.
JD Edwards knowledge is preferable. Other EPR knowledge and ERP implementation experience is a plus.
Business English knowledge is required.
Strong attention to detail with focus on right first time.
A team player who Is able to interact and support with many colleagues and stakeholders in different countries.
Phibro is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Business Unit: Animal Health & Mineral NutritionDivision: Animal Health & NutritionDepartment: AccountingLocation: EgyptWork Schedule: Egypt Work Schedule
