Senior Accountant/Finance Associate

Spring Communications

Main responsibilities
Approve accounting transactions (outsourced bookkeeping) as per Lebanese and International Accounting Standards; and overseeing a multi-country/entities system (Lebanon, UAE, France and UK).
Processes client invoices and job costing, and salaries in Dolphin system (software design)
Ensure timely closing of accounts on monthly and quarterly basis
Perform project cost forecasts/budgets, cost tracking, monitoring and controls.
Responsible for yearly budget preparation, and budget tracking
Responsible for timely periodical financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, project/client analysis)
Responsible for various cost and financial analysis as per management requirements
Payments and cash-flow management forecasting.
Coordinate and support external audit firm in their yearly financial audit
Stay informed of industry best practices and changes in financial regulations, proactively implementing necessary updates and improvements.
Prepare and follow up on tax matters and periodical fiscal filing (VAT, payroll taxes, social security, income taxes, in various countries)
Ability/experience to work on multiple companies setup
Develop and execute strategies to improve financial operations, such as implementing new technologies or process enhancements.
Work closely with program managers, community management team and creatives to ensure a smooth job workflow, efficient procurement and vendors relations.

Professional Competencies
Able to work independently
Highly meticulous, cares about the last detail
High standards of business ethics and discretion
Strong analytical skills
Seeks efficiency and solves problems
Capacity to organize time and plan actions effectively
Communicates openly, honestly, and directly
Embraces change and new thinking

Main Qualifications
University degree in Accounting or Finance
CMA or accounting certificate is an asset
5 8 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance with SMEs.
Excellent knowledge of the English language
Very good knowledge of accounting software packages, preferably Dolphin
Very good knowledge of Office applications and advanced Excel (pivot tables, macros, etc.)