Senior Accountant

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to lead our day‑to‑day accounting function in Beirut. The role will oversee the full accounting cycle, ensure accurate financial reporting and support management with insightful analysis.

Key responsibilities

• Manage general ledger entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations.
• Execute month‑end and year‑end closing activities and prepare financial statements, budgets and management reports.
• Monitor cash flow, analyse financial data and provide recommendations for business decisions.
• Coordinate with external auditors, improve internal controls and ensure compliance with local tax and regulatory requirements.
• Review and guide the work of junior accounting staff and support the implementation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments and communicate financial information clearly to management.

Required profile

• Strong technical accounting skills covering ledger management, financial reporting and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and cost control.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems, solid Excel and data‑management abilities.
• Attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with experience guiding junior team members and working with auditors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; professional accounting certification preferred.
• Several years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a senior or supervisory role; experience in HR or professional services is a plus.
• High ethical standards, integrity and commitment to confidentiality.

Required skills

• General ledger management
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Bank reconciliations
• Month‑end and year‑end closing
• Financial statement preparation
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Financial analysis
• Cost control
• Accounting software
• ERP systems
• Excel
• Data management
• Cash flow monitoring