Accountant

A.      Job Purpose The Accountant contributes to the overall success of the organization by effectively managing all financial tasks for the organization. SDAID's Mission: Contribute in building an integrated society through developing the capacities of individuals and providing them with material and psychosocial support. B.      Primary Duties and Responsibilities The Accountant performs a wide range of duties including some or all of the following: 1)      Financial accounting and reporting Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures Ensure that all Lebanese taxes statutory requirements of the organization are met Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the Board and the external auditors as necessary Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash Reconcile bank and investment accounts Review monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting Manage the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy Oversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate Assist the Executive Director and the Board Treasurer with financial reporting as required at Board meeting and the annual general meetings     2)      Payroll preparation and administration   Oversee all payroll functions to ensure that employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner Manage the employee insurance and benefits plans   3)      Budget preparation   Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and prepare the annual budget in consultation with the Executive Director and Treasurer Assist Project Managers with the preparation of budgets for funding applications   4)      Project management accounting Maintain financial records for each project in a manner that facilitates management reports Ensure that accurate and timely financial statements are prepared in accordance with contract agreements with funders Provide accurate and timely reporting on the financial activity of individual projects   5)      Risk management Advise the organization's leadership on appropriate insurance coverage for the organization and the Board of Directors Maximize income where possible and appropriate Negotiate with Bank for lines of credit or other financial services as required and appropriate   6)      Office administration Oversee and supervise the administrative function of the organization including property/facility management, safety of the work environment, and provision of furnishings and equipment necessary for effective operations Oversee the management of all rents, contracts and other financial commitments   C.      Qualifications   1)      Education University degree or college diploma in Accounting, or Business Management/Administration   2)      Knowledge, skills and abilities Fluent in English Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles Knowledge of the voluntary sector   3)      Proficiency in the use of computer programs for: Accounting Word processing Databases Spreadsheets E-mail Internet