Chief Accountant / Finance
Scope of Product Profile:
A Lebanese FMCG Production and Distribution is looking for Chief Accountant/ Finance in Bchamoun, Mount Lebanon Region – Lebanon.

Basic Function:

To participate in the development and formulation of the accounting policies and procedures; to supervise the processing and maintenance of all accounting supporting documents and computer applications and to secure the timely generation of consistent and accurate and accounting reports.

Scope and Accountabilities:

1. Participates in designing and developing accounting programs and submits them to the managing director for discussion and approval.
2. Monitors the application of all approved accounting systems in compliance with the established policies and procedures.
3. Manages and supervises the accounting activities by planning, directing, controlling and following-up the duties assigned to the accounting personnel.
4. Recommends and participates, in coordination with the IT Department, in the development and implementation of an advanced computerized reporting system deemed necessary to perform the accounting requirements.
5. Participates in Budget preparation.
6. Coordinates with other departments and sections on the necessary supporting documents and/or data for financial transactions.
7. Controls the validation and updating of the computerized lists produced to review if generated transactions, related to accounting, are accurately and consistently classified and make the necessary corrections accordingly.
8. Ensures customers credit limits are not exceeded as per preset rules and regulations.
9. Timely prepares tax and other government required reports and submit them for processing and reconciliation.
10. Participates in applying the necessary security measures limiting access to computer applications and/or files to authorized personnel.
11. Coordinates with auditors on the preparation and review of financial statements and ensure them full access and retrieval of all financial and accounting documents and files.
12. Prepares and monitors the periodic generation of the accounting reports.
13. Maintains the accounting books, registers, files and accounting reports to meet the legal, managerial and governmental requirements.
14. Supervises the accounting Department staff work programs and ensures their proper execution.
15. Undertakes any other assignment , as per his direct superior’s instructions.

Skills:
To manage and improve our organization's financial performance and direct Company accounting operations. Further duties will include managing accounting records, evaluating and managing risk, ensuring compliance with regulations, publishing financial statements, overseeing accounting operations, analyzing financial data, monitoring expenditure, forecasting revenue, coordinating auditing processes, and ensuring accuracy of financial information.Your strategic planning and exceptional numerical proficiency will aid our organization in maintaining positive revenue and financial growth, formulating sound financial strategies, implementing proper internal controls, achieving organizational targets, and developing financial plans that support organizational strategy.

• Preparing financial reports.
• Analyzing financial data.
• Monitoring internal controls.
• Overseeing and preparing income statements.
• Participating in budgeting processes.
• Managing financial transactions.
• Streamlining accounting functions and operations.
• Developing plans for financial growth.
• Evaluating and managing risk.
• Coordinating audit processes.


QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
•BS in Accounting or equivalent. Masters is a plus

• IT knowledge (Hardware)
• Minimum 7 years experience in Accounting
• Minimum 3 years experience in latest supervisory position
• Ability to work with a variety of people at all levels of management
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organization, business, development, negotiation, and management.

Languages: Fluent spoken and written Arabic, French & English (English is a must)


Work Location: Bchamoun – Mount Lebanon - Lebanon

Interested candidates / Applicants, pls e-mail CV’s with personal photo posted on his C.v. and surely don’t send in PDF Format; whilst treated in Strict Confidentiality.
Only qualifying candidates will be contacted for the position. The remaining CVs will be kept in our data bank for other opportunities