Senior Accountant

• Job Location: Lebanon
• Job Category: Accounting / Finance
• Employment Type: Employee
• Job Duration: Full Time

Carry out accounting entries and paperwork tasks related to A/R, A/P, Assets and GL transactions efficiently.

Prepares month-end general ledger close journal entries and supporting reconciliations.

The accountant is responsible for the day-to-day activities and various responsibilities within monthly accounting close, reconciliations assist in analysis, and financial reporting activities. ​ Review trial balance and compare to reports, ensure implementing applicable accounting policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities: 

A/P

·         Receive and verify invoices and acquisition for goods and services, invoices include (local and international suppliers), examples, insurance, products, service providers and others.

·         Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures and contract terms.

·         Prepare batches for invoices for data entry and enter invoices for payment (RGRs and match invoices) verify the accuracy of distribution.

·         Monitor accounts payable and ensure payments are up to date, process payment transfer request or check payment request.

·         Data entry for all payments done to the vendors (checks and transfers)

·         Resolve invoice discrepancies, reconcile vendor’s balances at least each month end.

·         Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries, acts as a liaison between related departments and vendors.

·         Ensure full accruals during month end and year end closing.

·         Always monitor and match the balances between the purchases module and the GL posting accounts. Also match between the inventory module and the GL inventory posting accounts.

·         Maintain accounts payable files.

A/R

·         Ensure up to date posting of invoices; follow up with opened invoices on a daily basis.

·         Monitor accounts receivable and ensure balances are always up to date.

·         Resolve accounts’ discrepancies, reconcile customers’ balances.

·         Correspond with customers and respond to inquiries, acts as a liaison between related departments and customers.

·         Always monitor and match balances between the sales module and the GL posting accounts.

·         Review aging file.

·         Make sure that accountant provide management status of dues on & respective collections on Monthly basis.

·         Prepare monthly customers specific provision if any.

·         Review Monthly bank reconciliation to ensure all entries is updated.

·         Approve daily equipment sales invoices

GL

·         Ensure up to date posting of office expenses and other GL transactions.

·         Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals and GL account reconciliations including banks, prepaid and accrued expenses, etc.

·         Assist in preparation of intercompany transactions and consolidation entries.

·         Respond to inquiries, acts as a liaison between related departments.

·         Perform duties with attention to details and accuracy. Maintain problem-solving skills.

·         Cooperate with auditors of the company till receive stamped financial.

·         Manage stock adjustments and stock transfer

·         Review control accounts

TAX

·         Guide and answer any questions from External customers about VAT and other type of Tax if needed

·         Consult with our Tax consultant for any inquiry and get updating of any type of tax on time to reflect in our books

·         Manage online system and submit Tax return for company and make sure the payment done on time

·         Maintain Tax filling and make sure it is filling properly

·         Advise management on time for any new rules about Tax type (VAT ,…etc )

Other

·         Follow up the due accounts receivable and other debit accounts, report on collections if required.

·         Assist credit control when required.

·         Assist in Annual stocktaking

·         Assist in Guide and help new accountants if needed

·         Assist Renewal Insurance policies

·         Handle cash.

·         Support in admin and government work if required.

Minimum Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting or any equivalent degree

·         Minimum 5-8 years of accounting experience in distribution or trading company

·         Previous experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger entries

·         Knowledge in responding to auditors and getting company’s financials stamped

·         Knowledge in all local taxes / social security related to the entity and the employees

Skills

·         Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

·         Experience in ERP systems

·         Bilingual (Arabic, and English) is a must

·         Effective time management, organization and multi-tasking skills

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills