Job Announcement: Accountant (1–3 Years Experience)
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Type: Full-time
Reports to: Executive Director (with close coordination with the Programs Director)
Salary: $1,000 – $1,200 Gross (Depending on experience)
Contract Duration: 12 months renewable based on performance and funding
Just.Childhood is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our team in Beirut. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 3 years of experience in accounting, preferably within the non-profit or humanitarian sector, and a strong understanding of financial systems, compliance, and donor regulations.
The Accountant will be responsible for managing daily financial transactions, supporting budget monitoring, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and donor requirements. This role is essential to the financial integrity of our programs supporting vulnerable children in Lebanon.
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Just.Childhood Team
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
- Daily Financial Transactions
- Record and post financial transactions (cash, bank, petty cash, and journal entries) into the accounting system in accordance with internal policies and donor requirements.
- Monitor and reconcile bank and cash accounts regularly.
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Prepare and process payments to vendors, service providers, and staff (including payroll, advances, and reimbursements).
- Follow up on receivables and ensure timely collection of funds.
- Petty Cash and Cash Management
- Manage petty cash, ensuring accurate documentation and reconciliation.
- Ensure proper cash controls and security.
- Financial Reporting and Documentation
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal use and donors.
- Ensure all supporting documents are properly filed and readily available for audit and verification purposes.
- Budget Monitoring
- Assist in tracking expenditures against project budgets and flag any variances.
- Support program teams with budget-related queries and reporting needs.
- Compliance and Internal Controls
- Ensure all financial transactions comply with Just.Childhood’s financial policies and donor regulations.
- Contribute to maintaining strong internal control systems to prevent errors or fraud.
- Audit and Donor Review Support
- Prepare required documentation for external and internal audits.
- Assist during donor reviews, ensuring compliance with donor financial guidelines.
- Coordination and Communication
- Coordinate with project managers, procurement staff, and admin team to ensure smooth financial operations and budgets’ development.
- Communicate effectively with banks, service providers, and financial institutions when needed.
- System and Process Improvement
- Support the Finance Manager in identifying process improvements and automation opportunities.
- Contribute to the development and review of financial templates, tools, and procedures.
- Other Duties
- Perform other finance-related duties as assigned by the Finance Manager or Executive Director.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS required to perform the duties of the post:
a) EDUCATION:
University degree in Accounting/Finance or a related field
MBA, MS in Accounting, or CPA license strongly preferred
b) WORK EXPERIENCE:
- 1-3 years of professional experience as an accountant
- At least 1 year of professional experience in a non-profit
c) LANGUAGES (Indicate the languages required and desirable)
- Fluency in English and Arabic (verbal and written)
d) REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES/EXPERIENCES
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (double-entry, accruals, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with accounting software (Preferably Wizard).
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, reconciliations).
- Familiarity with budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis.
- Knowledge of Lebanese tax laws, NSSF, and financial compliance requirements.