Accounting Officer/bookkeeper

Background     ARK Group DMCC is a stabilisation, development and conflict transformation consultancy that provide research-informed analysis and policy recommendations, as well as evidence-based interventions, in conflict-affected areas from the Palestinian camps of Lebanon and Yemen to Iraq and Syria on behalf of public and private sector clients. Working with and through local communities, we seek to understand and then mitigate the negative effects of conflict and instability to enhance community safety and promote human security, development and economic opportunity.  Working for governmental donors, ARK has supported conflict-affected communities on the ground.  Programmes have included sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) responses and launching the programme of life-saving support to Syria’s Civil Defence teams.  We have a highly dynamic, capable, multinational team with offices in Dubai, Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, London and Washington DC.   ARK seeks to employ, in its Beirut office, an Accounting Officer to maintain financial records of the Group companies by accurately recording the day to day financial transactions into the regional finance database & accounting system.    Tasks & Responsibilities   • Check and verify source documents such as invoices, receipts in line with approval mechanism, financial procedures, compliance and donor requirements. • Record tasked financial transactions to regional accounting software. • Ensure all project related transactions entered into the accounting system are accurate and documented correctly. • Organizes all financial records. • Track and maintain inventory records, depreciations, prepayments, accruals. • Follows up on pending accounting and finance issues. • Banks, cash and third parties reconciliations. • Other administrative & financial duties as needed.   Experience   • University degree in finance/accounting related departments. • 2+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience. • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. • Mature individual with attention to detail, able to work independently while adhering to tight deadline • Functional competencies required: effective communicator, analytical thinker, active learner and team player. • Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. • Strong knowledge of computer applications specially, MS Office and Outlook • High degree of flexibility and adaptability required • Effective communication skills • Fluent in Arabic and English