Finance Operations Manager
Cairo
Finance & Accounting – Finance Operations /
On-site
Sylndr was born to build trust in the Egyptian pre-owned cars market by bringing transparency, reliability and delivering best-in-class service to all stakeholders. We are on a mission to impact millions of Egyptians by becoming the go-to online platform to sell their cars directly in just a few hours or to buy high-quality and affordable cars seamlessly.
About the Role
- As our Finance Operations Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our financial operations run smoothly, accurately, and compliantly. You’ll lead a small but mighty team of accountants, partner with internal departments, and bring clarity and structure to our numbers. If you love diving into the details while keeping an eye on the big picture, this role is for you.
What You'll Do
- Own the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring financial statements are accurate and timely.
- Oversee daily accounting operations including AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Taxation and general ledger activities.
- Lead and mentor a team of accountants, fostering a culture of continuous learning and ownership.
- Implement and improve internal controls to strengthen financial processes and reduce risk.
- Support in audit requests during internal and external audits and manage documentation requests.
- Ensure compliance with local tax laws and oversee timely submission of tax filings.
- Support forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management efforts alongside the finance team.
- Leverage systems and tools to increase automation and reduce manual processes.
- Manage and monitor product costing to ensure accuracy and alignment with company standards.
- Analyze cost structures and provide recommendations for cost optimization.
- Oversee inventory transactions, including stock movements, adjustments, and reconciliations.
- Coordinate with procurement, finance, and warehouse teams to ensure proper inventory valuation.
- Collaborate with other functions to determine the appropriate accounting treatment for new products and assess any related tax implications
Who You Are
- You have a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field — a CPA, CMA, or similar certification is a big plus.
- You bring 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including team leadership.
- You’re deeply knowledgeable about accounting principles (IFRS or GAAP) and love getting things right.
- You’re comfortable with accounting systems and Excel — maybe even a bit of a spreadsheet wizard.
- You have a sharp eye for detail and a proactive approach to solving problems before they escalate.
- You thrive in fast-paced environments and are always looking for ways to improve how things work.
- You’re a strong communicator and collaborator, able to work effectively with both finance and non-finance teams.
