Junior Accountant

We are looking to hire a junior accountant with an analytical mind and fantastic organizational skills. Junior accountants are expected to be detail oriented, have strong problem-solving skills, work comfortably under pressure and deliver on tight deadlines. The role is based in Ouzai, Beirut. 

To ensure success, Junior accountants should be critical thinkers, proficient in math and accurate with a solid understanding of account and financial reporting principles and practices. 

The Junior Accountant duties will include:

Day-to-day accounting: Update Borderless Nominal Ledger and Cash Book on a daily basis. Close the accounts at the end of the month. Perform detailed review of expense reports as to ensure that all back-up documents and approvals are available prior to processing subsequent payments. Make sure that all supporting documents are filled in an organized manner.

Bank reconciliation: Prepare the bank reconciliation each month

Supplier/customer reconciliation: prepare supplier reconciliation on quarterly basis

Financial reporting: Support in the preparation of quarterly financial reports to present to Borderless board at quarterly meetings

Financial controls: Ensure that basic accounting operations are sustained in the office while also ensuring project accounting policies are followed. Work with the Financial Officer to coordinate and implement proper protocols to ensure the office is operating under consistent financial practices.

Financial monitoring: Assist with ad hoc financial monitoring and analysis of grant budgets and actual versus obligated disbursements and financial transactions as needed.

Payroll & tax: Ensure all necessary taxes are withheld from applicable payments. Track VAT expenditures and ensure forms are submitted to the Tax Advisor. Processes payment of vendors and check preparation.

Teamwork: Use strong interpersonal skills to effectively work with all staff and ensure financial policies are followed.

Office management: Manage payments relating to the office (cleaner, generator, rent, etc.) and ensure the office is equipped with necessary supplies.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Finance Officer or NGO Director.

Qualifications Required:

Bachelors degree in accounting or related (essential).

Advanced competency in Microsoft Office and Accounting software packages.

1 year of accounting work experience (essential).

Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) certificate (advantageous).

Sound understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.

Analytical mind with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.

Meticulous attention to detail with the superb organizational skills.

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Critical thinker with a high proficiency in math.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Excellent report writing, communication and IT skills.