Accounting Officer

Main Responsibilities of the Position Accounting To perform accounting. Prepare the monthly income and expenditure reports for Country Office and projects : Produce accurate monthly financial reports (reconciliations and discrepancies), and input accounting data into the accounting system ; ensuring their transmission to Regional Office on time. Draw up Lebanon Cash forecast (monthly) and send to Regional Office. Draw up cash flow sheets for Country Office and projects To prepare the appropriate documentation and attend any financial audit or control session Review and check :     - Vouchers (numbered) and conciled with the system      - Cash reconciliations (weekly)     - Bank reconciliations (monthly) Ensure that all supporting documents are provided Follow up and checking mistakes and gaps are being corrected (Accountants and Country Director copied for needed updating). Ensure that all documents are duly and properly filed and archived. Deal with routine financial queries. Collaborate with Country Director and assist him with the preparation of Annual Budget and Budgets for Project Proposals. Assist Country Director in the preparation of Project Audits and Annual Audit (cf. Audit Check-list). Ensure financial accounting is in compliance with JRS policies and procedures and local legal requirements (taxes, social security, insurance where applicable). To train new accountants and administrators using the Front End accounting system. Provide technical support to Project staff (Project Directors, Bookkeepers and Administrators).            Minimum Qualifications Minimum of 2 professional years of experience in the field Knowledge of English and Arabic both written and spoken is required Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) Ability to write and edit reports under deadlines Ability to work in multicultural environment Ability to perform under pressure Ability to work independently and respecting deadlines Motivated, hard working, and very reliable Previous work experience in Lebanon or the region is preferred Knowledge, Skills and Personal Attributes Good communication and interpersonal skills Strong organizational and team working skills Good cultural awareness and sensitivity Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential