Please apply ONLY if your qualifications meet the job requirements, namely the education background and relevant experience.
Due to the large number of applications received, only short-listed candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to remove the vacancy ad if we appoint a suitable candidate before the given closing date. Any résumés received after that time will not be considered.
Ana Aqra is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant because of individual differences and disabilities. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other protected group.
Ana Aqra and its employees and stakeholders are committed to the core principles regarding protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse laid out by the UN Secretary-General and the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) and adhere to the Safeguarding and Child Protection policies at all times.
The Accountant provide support in carrying out the responsibilities of the Accounting tasks and Assist in certain responsibilities that will allow them to spend a greater portion of their time on Financial Statement preparation and analysis and reconciliations.
Duties and responsibilities
- Assists with the day-to-day, monthly and year-end operations of the Accounting Department.
- Maintain the association’s Fixed Asset Register including processing annual depreciation.
- Prepare and maintain complete file for bank related transactions.
- Performs the processing and recording of accounts payable transactions and ensure that all invoices are paid accurately and in accordance with the department’s policies and procedures.
- Performs general accounts analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, prepaid expenses and vendor reconciliation.
- Administering payrolls and controlling income and expenditure.
- Conducts Detailed review of payment requests with associated invoices and other supporting documents for accuracy, completeness and conformity with project’s policies and procedures.
- Prepares accounting vouchers and record transactions in the accounting system;
- Drafts payments and submit for review and approval, to be signed by the Senior Finance Officer;
- Checks expense reports, advance reconciliations and other documentations submitted by staff to ensure its compliance with Ana Aqra’ and partners regulations and requirements.
- Ensures compliance with Lebanese laws concerning taxation, labor, benefits, and contracts.
- Assists the Financial Officer on financial, and payroll matters, and ensure proper documentation is included in files.
- Be aware of and support Finance on legal practices as well as legal obligations, Lebanese or per USAID/MSI policy, in conjunction with the appropriate authorities.
- Assist in payroll.
- Carries out other duties as assigned by the Senior Financial Officer.
Qualifications
While technical abilities are obviously vital, accountants are expected to take a more strategic role in the organization. The Accountant has to be reliable and trustworthy, and provide responsible advice on financial efficiency. Other skills include:
- Creativity, integrity and professionalism.
- Interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
- Self-motivation & The ability to work as part of a team.
- Strong Analytical ability and Numerical skills.
- Highly organized work habits and attention to detail.
- Experience using Excel.
- Minimum one (1) to two (2) years’ experience as an accountant.
- Fluency in English.
- B.A accounting degree from reputable University.
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