We are hiring a Senior Accountant for an Accounting and Audit firm in Beirut, to manage day-to-day accounting operations, oversee tax compliance, and prepare financial reports for a portfolio of both local and international clients.
Responsibilities
Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Oversee the full accounting cycle for assigned client accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with international and local accounting standards.
- Handle bookkeeping and data entry tasks, ensuring all financial transactions are properly recorded and classified.
Tax Compliance
- Manage the preparation and submission of VAT declarations.
- Oversee payroll tax.
- Prepare and file CIT returns.
Payroll Management
- Process monthly payroll cycles, ensuring timely and accurate salary payments, NSSF contributions, and related declarations. Year-End Closing & Financial Reporting
- Perform month-end and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations and adjustments.
- Prepare comprehensive financial statements, management reports, and other customized reports for clients.
- Assist in audit preparations and support client audits as needed.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Senior Accountant within an accounting or audit firm.
- Solid knowledge of Lebanese tax regulations, including VAT, payroll taxes, and CIT.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance.
- A member of LCPA, AICPA, or CPA.
- Additional certifications such as CMA, IFRS Diploma.. are a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Proficiency in accounting and tax systems/software.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple client accounts and deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills, fluent in both English and French.
Schedule
- Monday till Friday
- 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Location
- Beirut, Lebanon