Accountant

BACKGROUND The Lebanon Industry Value Chain Development (LIVCD) is a five year program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented under the leadership of Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI).  LIVCD Project aims to increase the competitiveness of selected value chains, expand the number of Micro and Small and Medium Enterprises that can compete in selected markets, improve linkages between those firms and other actors throughout the value chain, increase the gross value of products and services in local and export markets, and expand exports. OBJECTIVES The Accountant will be primarily responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and bookkeeping for the LIVCD project. She will also provide assistance in accounting transactions, payroll, cash management, financial reporting, and other finance-related issues and will report to the Finance Manager. SPECIFIC TASKS In coordination with the Finance Manager, maintain proper cash system and internal controls. Maintain all financial and voucher documentation, and coordinate appropriate approval signatures. Upload all completed vouchers to the DAI home office box record keeping system. Prepare supporting documents in compliance with all required procedures. Assist the Finance Manager to reconcile, balance, and maintain accounting records for field expense reports and assist in reconciling monthly bank statements. Serve as custodian for cash funds, ensuring all necessary approvals are documented, verifying original supporting documents, and compliance with all procedures. Distribute petty cash and all required records as required. Assist in financial reports including technical and operational monthly estimates, actual expenditures, and variance analysis. Assist in the preparation and review of NSSF and payroll. Other tasks as required by the Finance Manager.  SUPERVISION The Accountant will work under the direction and report to the Finance Manager. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of USAID procedures, rules, and regulation BA in Accounting or Finance 2-3 years of experience in Accounting or Finance Strong knowledge in Microsoft word and excel