Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Amaken is hiring a Senior Accountant for a poultry and agricultural company based in Lebanon.

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the company's accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy of financial records, preparing financial statements, and maintaining compliance with Lebanese tax and labor regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and oversee the company's general ledger and accounting records.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual Trial Balances.
• Prepare accurate financial statements, including the Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Profit or Loss, and Cash Flow Statement.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank accounts, customer accounts, supplier accounts, and balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions in accordance with accounting standards.
• Prepare, review, and submit Lebanese VAT declarations while ensuring compliance with applicable tax regulations.
• Handle NSSF calculations, declarations, and ensure compliance with Lebanese labor and social security requirements.
• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits and provide all required documentation.
• Support management by preparing financial reports and providing insights to support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and Lebanese financial regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.

Desired Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate has strong experience with trial balance preparation, month-end and year-end closing, Lebanese VAT, and NSSF reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience as a Senior Accountant or in a similar accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of Trial Balance preparation and financial statement preparation.
• Solid understanding of Lebanese VAT regulations and VAT filing procedures.
• Hands-on experience with NSSF calculations, declarations, and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.