JOB OVERVIEW

Main responsibilities
– Approve accounting transactions (outsourced bookkeeping) as per Lebanese and International Accounting Standards; and overseeing a multi-country/entities system (Lebanon, UAE, France and UK).
– Processes client invoices and job costing, and salaries in Dolphin system (software design)
– Ensure timely closing of accounts on monthly and quarterly basis
– Perform project cost forecasts/budgets, cost tracking, monitoring and controls.
– Responsible for yearly budget preparation, and budget tracking
– Responsible for timely periodical financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, project/client analysis)
– Responsible for various cost and financial analysis as per management requirements
– Payments and cash-flow management forecasting.
– Coordinate and support external audit firm in their yearly financial audit
– Stay informed of industry best practices and changes in financial regulations, proactively implementing necessary updates and improvements.
– Prepare and follow up on tax matters and periodical fiscal filing (VAT, payroll taxes, social security, income taxes, in various countries)
– Ability/experience to work on multiple companies’ setup
– Develop and execute strategies to improve financial operations, such as implementing new technologies or process enhancements.
– Work closely with program managers, community management team and creatives to ensure a smooth job workflow, efficient procurement and vendors relations.

Professional Competencies
– Able to work independently
– Highly meticulous, cares about the last detail
– High standards of business ethics and discretion
– Strong analytical skills
– Seeks efficiency and solves problems
– Capacity to organize time and plan actions effectively
– Communicates openly, honestly, and directly
– Embraces change and new thinking

Main Qualifications
– University degree in Accounting or Finance
– CMA or accounting certificate is an asset
– 5 – 8 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance with SMEs.
– Excellent knowledge of the English language
– Very good knowledge of accounting software packages, preferably Dolphin
– Very good knowledge of Office applications and advanced Excel (pivot tables, macros, etc.)

Salary : $2000