Accountant - Beirut

The accountant will contribute to the efficient and effective workings of the finance department by executing daily tasks with a strong attention to details.  This role will utilize strong accounting knowledge and time management skills.

Working with general supervision, performs a variety of activities for the proper accounting of receipts, payable and payroll of the Lebanon office.   Maintains records and documentation for accounting function.

Reporting to:

Reports to the Finance & Compliance Manager

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow up the incoming and outgoing receipts of pay slips and any kind of printed accounting documents to maintain the accounting books
• Process all payable transactions of the Lebanon office.  Includes:  processing of all invoices and payments ensuring accuracy, proper documentation and approval.   Identify and resolve any difference/disputes between vendor and Anera.  Maintain required records and reports in an organized manner.
• Process and record all receipts in the general ledger system for review and approval by the Finance and Compliance Manager.  Maintain neat and orderly records to support research as necessary.  Prepare daily receipts reports
• Assist in reviewing partners’ financial reports and reconciliation of grant agreements with payments and reports submitted
• Participate in and support the monthly and annual accounting closings.
• Maintain the cash united system by opening CUID and making payments to final vendors/beneficiaries
• Process daily payments to vendors and partners
• Maintain the Telegraphic Transfers (TT) system for cash over the counter and reconcile accounts with the banks on TT codes on daily basis
• Perform financial Monitoring on partner’s financial reports and spot checking on invoices submitted
• Spot checking visits to partners
• Record accounting transactions in the accounting system
• Notify all concerned on daily basis of all payments issued by the finance department
• Compile and maintain a procedural manual for all job tasks
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business (preferably in accounting/finance)
• 3-4 years accounting experience or similar positions, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of: accounting concept and practices, financial record bookkeeping, methods of performing basic business mathematics calculation, and office management techniques
• Good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
• Advanced MS Excel skills (creating spreadsheets and using financial functions)
• Familiarity with accounting software
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Attention to detail, with an ability to spot numerical errors
• Ability to maintain confidentiality