Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

We are a growing FMCG company based in Kfarchima, Lebanon, seeking a motivated Chief Accountant to be responsible for managing the company's accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations, and maintaining effective internal controls. The role supervises the accounting team and supports the Finance Manager in financial reporting, budgeting, audits, and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day accounting operations and supervise the accounting team.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end financial closings.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and General Ledger accounts.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Inventory accounting.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation and manufacturing cost accounting.
• Prepare financial reports and support budget and forecast activities.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, statutory requirements, and IFRS.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support audit activities.
• Maintain strong internal controls and recommend process improvements.
• Support ERP implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7 10 years of accounting experience, including supervisory experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and manufacturing accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems (Dynamics NAV/Business Central, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• English & French are mandatory.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Leadership, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.