Chief Accountant

Location Lebanon
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Cynthia Ghantous

Contact email: cynthia@businesslobby.net
Contact phone: +961 76 17 37 17
Job ref: 38325
Published: 4 months ago

Telecommunication company looking for a highly motivated Chief Accountant to join their team.

 

Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (balance sheet, profit & loss, and cash flow statements).

  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards (IFRS) and corporate reporting requirements.

  • Analyze financial data to provide insights on operational efficiency, profitability, and cost control.

  • Lead the budgeting process by coordinating with departmental heads to forecast future financial needs.

  • Monitor budget performance and identify variances, providing recommendations for corrective actions.

  • Conduct cost-benefit analysis for ongoing projects and new business ventures.

  • Ensure compliance with taxation regulations and filings, including VAT, income tax, and corporate tax.

  • Stay updated with government regulations in the telecommunication and energy sectors and ensure the company’s adherence to financial and reporting requirements.

  • Lead, mentor, and supervise the finance and accounting team.

 

Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master’s degree or MBA, CPA, CMA is a plus.

  • Previous experience in account management is a must.

  • 5 years of experience in a a similar position.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially in English, French and Arabic.

  • Advanced-level experience using productivity tools, such as Microsoft office Suite.

  • Attention to detail

  • High level of accuracy, efficiency and accountability.

  • Ability to build relationships with clients and internal departments.

  • IFRS accounting, Budgeting, controlling, cashflows management, Cost control, ERP, MIS reporting.

  • Inventories Management

  • Procurement Management

  • Administration

 

Location: 

Liberia (west Africa)