Accounting Manager

lxbfYeaa - Lebanon - Bekaa
Job Mission and Purpose
The main purpose of this position is to compute and process all accounting related transactions on system, to ensure proper reconciliation of designated Accounts, as per Support Documents and / or Account Statements and prepare and submit all types of Accounting Reports.
The Accounting Manager is required to conduct related duties in an accurate manner, to be completed within set deadline and submitted for Finance Director’s review.
Related activities and tasks will be distributed among the Accounting team, as per work requirements and Accounting Manager recommendations, subject to on-going revisions.
Duties & Responsibilities

Accounting System Processing
1. Ensure accurate computation and processing of all accounting related transactions on system, avoiding errors and reporting discrepancies to Accounting Manager.
a. Maintains a proper application of Account Chart as per IAS & IFRS norms.
b. Ensures proper Month, Quarter and Year-End closing as per set procedures in place.
c. Supervises and controls Sister Companies Books & Flow of Works internally and abroad.
d. Follows up the "Shareholders Current Accounts"
e. Prepares monthly, quarterly and yearly fiscal and NSSF declarations.
f. Follows up and controls "Advances to Related Parties" Accounts between Holding & Affiliates.
g. Maintains data security by following internal controls, secures discretion and protects operations by keeping accounting information confidential.
h. Prepares and confirm periodical Accounting outcomes mainly the trial balance, leading to the issuance of financial set of reporting by the Finance unit.


Account Reconciliation
2. Ensure proper reconciliation of designated Account, as per Support Document and / or Account Statements, reporting discrepancy to Accounting Manager.
a. Monitors monthly Bank and Third Party Reconciliations.
b. Directs and provides technical support to annual external audit process and fiscal audits in a first stage, and follows up on the application of the management letter to be submitted post the audit works.
c. Receives and files legal documents such as minutes, by-laws, lawyers’ notifications etc…

Leadership, effectiveness, procedures


3. Submit all types of Accounting Reports within set deadlines for Accounting Manager’s review, ensuring accurate data gathering and preparation, as per provided templates.
a. Optimize Accounting Team Productivity, enhancing related skills and encouraging communication and initiative, through coaching, training & guidance to set expectation.
b. Suggests improvements in processes to increase effectiveness of the accounting department.
c. Keeps abreast of all the new legislations, rules and regulations set by Ministry of Finance.
d. Stays informed of all new regulations, procedures and technologies introduced to accounting unit by the Finance director and the upper management.
e. Confers with Finance Director and other concerned managers to coordinate and prioritize planning.

Payable Process & Check Issuance
4. Ensure abidance by set payable processes and accurate preparation of related payments within set deadline.
a. Prepare Payables Report to be reviewed by Accounting Manager and submitted to the Finance Director for approval.
b. Processes payments to NTS, foreign suppliers and service providers, through checks and wire transfers, as per approved payments in the Payable Report.
c. Dispatch signed checks to Branches in favour of NTS and third parties and follow up on receipt by Concerned Employee.
d. Issues checks and transfers related to month-end salaries and benefits.
Knowledge, Skill & Ability

Knowledge: - Detailed knowledge of Processes / Procedure related to activity.
- Advanced level of expertise in Accounting technics & methodologies based on IFRS and IAS.

Skill: - Computer Proficiency (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word)
- Excellent Written Communication Skills
- Excellent Analytical Skills
- Follow up and respect of deadlines.
Ability: - Write clear and concise documents.
- Attention to details



Qualifications Required

Education: - University degree in Business Management or equivalent.
Experience: - 6+ years’ experience in related field.
Language: - Proficient in Arabic and English.
Working Conditions

1. Requires on going presence within company premises.
2. Regular usage of Computer and Accounting System.
3. On-going communication and follow up with concerned parties.
4. May require occasional tours and visits to the Company Warehouse and other Branches
Post date: 1 September 2024
Publisher: Hirelebanese
Post date: 1 September 2024
Publisher: Hirelebanese