Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Senior Accountant role based in Beirut. The Senior Accountant will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including managing general ledger entries, preparing and reviewing financial statements, and ensuring accurate bookkeeping. Responsibilities include monitoring accounts payable and receivable, reconciling bank and balance sheet accounts, and supporting month-end and year-end closing processes. The role involves preparing budgets and forecasts, analyzing variances, and providing financial insights to support management decisions. The Senior Accountant will also ensure compliance with local accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies, coordinate with auditors, and help improve accounting systems and procedures.
Qualifications
- * Candidates should possess strong core accounting skills, including general ledger management, financial statement preparation, and account reconciliation.
- Candidates should possess solid financial analysis and reporting skills, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and preparation of management reports.
- Candidates should possess knowledge of local tax regulations and compliance requirements, including experience with tax filings, audits, and regulatory reporting.
- Candidates should possess proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems, as well as strong MS Excel skills for data analysis and financial modeling.
- Candidates should possess excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Candidates should possess strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with internal teams, external auditors, and stakeholders.
- Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, or equivalent) is an advantage.
- Candidates should possess relevant experience in senior or supervisory accounting roles, preferably within a corporate or agency environment.
