Accounting Manager - Generic Position

The Accounting Manager is responsible for ensuring the quality of the Financial Accounts function. He/she will also be responsible for capacity building; implementing efficient & effective processes; improving and ensuring compliance with internal control systems.

Competencies:

• Excellence & Integrity
• Respect & Diversity
• Pro-Active Problem Solving
• Stress Tolerance
• Customer Focus
• Strong accounting and finance knowledge
• Analytical skills,
• Attention to detail, ability to work effectively under time pressure
• Team player, and proactive individual with ability to offer structured guidance,
• Ability to ensure set and follow  priorities
• Proven experience of training of non-finance staff,

Proficiency in Excel and financial software packages (SAGA, Peoplesoft)

Detailed Responsibilities & Tasks

Responsibility #1: Responsible for monthly, semiannual and annual closure of accounts

•               Prepare and justify all balance sheet accounts for the semi-annual closing

•               Produce or collect required supporting documents including the monthly management report

•               Responsible for total accuracy of numbers produced including Donor Receivables/Payables, exchange rate analysis, accurate use of accounting code as per the French accounting rules, etc.

•               Meet deadline as per agreed schedule

Responsibility #2: Accounting Management and Cash Management

•               Produce a monthly consolidated cash forecast for the mission

•               Perform and document regular cash counts on both bases to maintain a high level of accountability

•               Control financial relationship with PP

•               Manage the relationship with CARE auditor and ensure that the all legal requirements are met

•               Follow closely and report on the VAT payment and refund matter

•               Responsible for the overall management of the relationship with banks

•               Update and control the UNR BFU and PACK FINANCE

•               Manage the archiving of all financial documentation and ensure a proper and efficient filing organization

•               Focal point for audits

•               Control payroll, SPC, validate vouchers

•               Support field office with training and capacity building

•               Contribute to develop performing internal management tools

•               Ensure transactions are posted in Peoplesoft/SAGA accurate and timely.

•               Ensure compliance with Cash Management procedures

•               Ensure timely follow ups are made with CFR and In country on Bank Transfers

Responsibility #3: Team Management and Upward Communication

•               As a manager, take any initiative within the area of responsibility to achieve expected results and maintain the highest possible compliance level

•               Perform tasks with minimal supervision but with frequent and high-quality level of reporting to the DCD PS

•               Report any accounting challenge arising from staff (advances), program activities, partners

•               Perform and formalize team meetings. Delegate appropriately the department tasks.

•               Actively contribute to the Biweekly PS meetings

•               Manage the performance of the team. This includes supervision, attendance, guidance, and coaching. Recommend or initiate personnel action such as salary adjustments, promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions including performance improvement plans, etc.

•               Complete the performance management activities such as performance planning, monitoring, 90-day, six month and annual performance appraisals

•               Maintain regular contact with CARE France through skype, email and physical meetings whenever possible

•               Maintain a close working relationship with the DCD PS: alert with challenges, concerns, risks, etc.

 •              As a team player, perform any other related assignment as directed by the supervisor.

 •              Attend ESMT and support team meetings.

PSEA and Save Guarding Child policy
CARE International in Lebanon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
CARE International in Lebanon and its employees and stakeholders abide by the CARE International Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and Child Safeguarding Policies.