Overview:

SE (Software Engineering) Factory is a tech training and remote HR organization in Lebanon. Over the past 6 years, SEF has established itself as the leading program that connects talented youth with the international job market. With over 200 graduates trained in professional software development and an exceptional 90% hiring success rate. SEF is also the trusted recruiting partner for over 100 organizations from 10+ countries such as the US, UK, France and the UAE.

SE Factory has innovated and brought best practices from the worlds of coding bootcamps and recruitment services for companies, merging them into an exceptional offering. We’ve become the go-to local partner that helps our international customers hire entire teams in Lebanon.

How to apply?

To apply for the position of Junior Finance and Accounting Officer at SE Factory, please apply on LinkedIn and send a CV to [Click to show email] by using the following subject line: "Junior Finance and Accounting Officer for SE Factory". Applications received without the specified subject line may not be considered.

The role & Responsibilities:

The Junior finance and accounting officer reports to the finance and accounting specialist and plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of the department through various financial and accounting responsibilities.

• Maintain up-to-date bookkeeping records, including expenses, purchases, and revenues.
• Gather and verify invoices, receipts, and other supporting documents for appropriate documentation.
• Responsible for handling payroll-related tasks, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employees’ compensations and benefits.
• Follow-up with the consultants on their monthly invoices and timesheets, and make sure they are submitted on time and free from errors.
• Generate timely and accurate invoices to customers.
• Responsible for monitoring and ensuring the timely collection of payments by regularly contacting clients via phone or email. This involves following up on any delinquent accounts and working collaboratively with clients and other internal stakeholders to resolve any payment-related issues.
• Maintain up-to-date records of accounts receivable and accounts payable by conducting weekly and monthly reconciliations for financial accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information.
• Play a pivotal role in the preparation of monthly expenditure reports to external stakeholders and ensure the flawless submission of all related supporting documents.
• Assist with the preparation of NSSF calculations.
• Update financial data in spreadsheets to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed.
• Assist with weekly cash count to ensure alignment between the total cash on hand and the recorded cash book balances.
• Ensure the legibility and monthly scanning of supporting documents and keep a proper archive of all financial documents (soft and hard copies).
• Provide support for various finance and accounting functions by assisting with Ad-hoc tasks as required.

Qualifications needed for this position:

• Take ownership of the work and take actions to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Possess analytical skills and demonstrate motivation and commitment to delivering outstanding results in all aspects of the role.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and ready to adapt to the company's continuous growth and evolving needs.

Background & Experience:

• Holding a bachelor's degree in accounting or any related field.
• Having 0 to 2 years of relevant work experience in the accounting or finance industry.
• Demonstrating proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal.

Benefits of working with SE Factory:

• Access to a substantial amount of knowledge and a wide range of learning opportunities while handling the accounting and finances for three separate entities, including one based in the UK.
• Being part of a thriving, growing and friendly environment that facilitates personal and professional development.
• Being an integral member of the finance team, you will face various challenges, and you will deal with diverse financial matters, leading to valuable learning experiences and opportunities for professional growth.
• Hybrid Working Environment.