Accountant

Job Description

As an Accountant you are responsible for acquiring an in depth knowledge of the financial policies and relevant accounting standards in order to ensure timeliness, completeness and reliability of management and financial reports.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Manage closing of books and preparation of financial reports in accordance with Beit Rafqa’s Policies
• Ensure that all reporting deadlines are met
• Prepare and verify the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Aging Reports
• Review and reconcile General Ledger, Bank Accounts, P&L and ensure they are complete, reliable and faithfully represent the financial position of Beit Rafqa
• Analyse & interpret financial reports, identify trends and make recommendations where necessary
• Adequate review of Invoices, Expense Reports and Payment Vouchers to ensure that they are duly authorised and free from misstatements and in compliance with Beit Rafqa’s policy
• Review supplier invoices and verify and effect supplier payments with supporting, LPOs, while maintaining a traceable filing system
• Prepare the payroll and payroll reports with supporting documents at the month end, review the monthly payroll preparation and ensure timely disbursement of salaries
• Ensure that the internal controls (financial and otherwise) are functioning in an orderly and efficient manner and ensure adherence to Beit Rafqa’s policies, safe-guards assets and secure as far as possible the completeness and accuracy of records
• Develop and maintain manual and computer filing system and ensure that the files are properly named, catalogued and access is available for authorised persons only. Original contracts and important documents must be filed in a fire proof safe
• Prepare and declare monthly, quarterly and yearly income tax on payroll
• Prepare and declare yearly Ministry of Finance and National Social Security Fund reports
• Review various contracts with the General Manager; making sure that the authority matrix is adhered to before signing any contract, while monitoring the renewals of expiring contracts
• Update the asset register and reconcile depreciation according to the Lebanese standard of accounting
• Reconcile and count operating equipment while clearing unused provisions by year end
• Promote efficiency, confidence and integrity
• Adhere to rules and regulations at all times