Accountant

DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY TRUST LEBANON - JOB DESCRIPTION Part Time Accountant   OFFICE: Beirut REPORTS TO: HR/Finance and Administrative Senior Officer   Organization Digital Opportunity Trust Lebanon (DOT Lebanon lebanon.dotrust.org) is a Local NGO, member of the DOT networks in countries throughout Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas. DOT is an innovator in enabling people to access and apply information and communications technologies (ICT) to create education, economic and entrepreneurial opportunities. DOT’s vision is to make these opportunities available to marginalized people, especially women and youth, as a strategy to eradicate poverty, vulnerability and gender inequality. DOT’s signature entrepreneurship programs, ReachUp! and StartUp!, integrate ICT, life skills, and micro-enterprise development and are delivered in a cost-effective manner, using university graduates to train and build capacity of youth in their communities. DOT transforms and supports young women and men, as they become leaders of economic and education change in their societies.   Title: Accountant   Summary: Digital Opportunity Trust Lebanon is seeking an Accountant who will be responsible for preparing timely and accurate financial reporting and assisting in the preparation of monthly financial spreadsheets, cash flow forecasts, data entry and ensuring the office follows DOT and USAID financial procedures. This position reports to the HR Financial and Administrative Senior Officer and is located in Beirut, Lebanon.   Essential functions include [but are not limited to]: Maintain journal entries of wire transfers and receipts; Enter information into accounting system (QuickBooks); Correspond with vendors as appropriate; Respond to wire transfer inquiries as appropriate; Maintain accurate and complete accounting records; Distribute and/or generate checks; Organize and maintain Accounting filing system; Assure accuracy of supporting documentation and entries for accounts reporting; Create, review and audit reports; Oversee system for Accounting documentation transactions; Resolve any discrepancies or clarification for Accounting records; Maintain accurate and complete Accounting records and audit information; Monitor accounts payable system. Plan, organize and independently carry out workload priorities to ensure smooth and timely coordination and production; Other tasks as required Qualifications and Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 3 years relevant experience, 1-3 years of Accounting experience with international projects and Non-Profit Organization; Advanced skills in Excel and Quickbooks or similar accounting system; Fluency in English required. Application and contact details: Interested qualified candidates are requested to submit their resumes to lebanon@dotrust.org by June 20, 2017 to ensure the timely review of your credentials, please insert “Accountant” in the subject line of the email. Only candidates who are being invited for an interview will be contacted.   DOT Lebanon is committed to diversity in the workplace. DOT Lebanon offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.