Bookkeeper

Project Background The purpose of the Lebanon Enterprise Development (LED) project is to increase employment opportunities for Lebanese citizens and facilitate the provision of business development services and solutions to Lebanese firms, enabling them to expand their activities, increase sales and create jobs. Objective of Position The Bookkeeper will provide financial assistance to the project and in accordance with Chemonics’ highest standards and USAID regulations. Job responsibilities are concentrated in the spheres of bookkeeper and accounting. Specific Duties, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities Assist with bank reconciliation; Maintain accounting central files; Petty cash reconciliation and replenishment; Enters petty cash entries into Abacus under the supervision of Finance Director; Enters locals (Bills, Pay bills, JVs) into Abacus under the supervision of Finance Manager; Assures that all back-up and approvals are available before Finance Manager makes payment; Contact beneficiary of checks for pick-up; Scans and files all accounting documents on a daily basis; General assistance to the Finance Manager with things such as expense reports, travel advances, and contact with vendors; Other duties as assigned by senior leadership. Place of Assignment The Bookkeeper will be based in the project’s field office in Beirut, Lebanon, and travel throughout Lebanon as needed.  Reporting The Bookkeeper will report directly to the Finance Manager, or equivalent. Qualifications Bachelor degree required; Arabic and English fluency required; Minimum two years of bookkeeping/accounting experience; Previous professional experience with international donor programs, particularly USAID strongly preferred; Demonstrated ability to work productively within a team; Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills; Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, with demonstrated diplomacy and the ability to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment; Computer skills including strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Office applications.