Junior Accountant
Cotecna
Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
Finance / Banking / Insurance, Accounting / Auditing
Mission of the Role
Support the accounting function by accurately recording financial transactions, maintaining organized financial data, and assisting in reporting and reconciliation processes. Contribute to the reliability of financial information while developing accounting knowledge and practical experience within a structured and controlled environment.
Key Responsibilities
Support the accounting function by accurately recording financial transactions, maintaining organized financial data, and assisting in reporting and reconciliation processes. Contribute to the reliability of financial information while developing accounting knowledge and practical experience within a structured and controlled environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Record and process daily financial transactions (journal entries) in ERP systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Assist in maintaining accounts receivable and accounts payable records, including reconciliations and follow-ups.
- Support the preparation of financial statements and reports in line with company policies and legal requirements.
- Update financial data in systems and databases to ensure accuracy, traceability, and availability.
- Assist in bank reconciliations, expense tracking, and basic financial controls.
- Collaborate with internal departments to verify and validate expense and transaction data.
- Prepare periodic reports (weekly/monthly) under the guidance of the accountant.
- Support audit preparation by organizing documents and ensuring proper recordkeeping.
- Assist in ad-hoc accounting tasks and projects as required.
- Follow company procedures and contribute to maintaining compliance with financial policies.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance. "English Section"
- 1–3 years of relevant experience.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- Good numerical and analytical skills.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Ability to work in a structured, process‑driven environment.
- Good communication skills.
- Fluent in Arabic with basic working knowledge of English
About the company
Company website•International Trade and Development
Cotecna is a leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer solutions to make supply chains safer and more efficient for our clients. Our trusted network of professionals and certified laboratories provides expertise across five key sectors: agriculture, food safety, metals and minerals, system certification & ESG solutions and consumer products. Founded in Switzerland in 1974, Cotecna started off as a family business and has now grown to become a world-class international player with over 7,400 employees in more than 180 offices and laboratories across approximately 50 countries.