Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant  

Organization: Greenpeace MENA 

Department: GP MENA Organization Department

Reports to: Finance Manager

Location: Lebanon 

OVERALL PURPOSE

The senior accountant is responsible for overseeing and executing various accounting tasks and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and best practices. The post holder will help with the accounting functions of Greenpeace MENA. This includes tasks such as assisting with the preparation of reports, processing invoices and payments, managing accounts payable and receivable, maintaining records, doing financial controls, and coordinating with other departments to ensure that all relevant tasks are completed accurately and on time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting principles and company policies. Provide donors with timely and accurate financial reporting while adhering to funding agreements.

Bookkeeping: support the accountant in preparing and recording financial transactions

General Ledger Management: Ensure that all financial transactions, journal entries, and adjustments are properly recorded

Month-end and Year-end Close: Oversee the month-end and year-end closing procedures, ensuring that all necessary activities and reconciliations are completed promptly and accurately.

Financial Analysis: Conduct a thorough financial analysis to identify trends, discrepancies, and potential for cost- or revenue-saving measures. Provide insights and recommendations to management based on analysis.

Financial controls:  Assist the Finance Manager in conducting regular financial controls and monitoring the accuracy of accounting entries and payroll payments. 

Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist the finance manager to develop annual budgets and take part in forecasting activities in collaboration with other departments. Monitor actual performance against budgeted figures and provide explanations for variances.

Audit Support: Coordinate with internal and external auditors during financial audits. Prepare required schedules, documentation, and responses to audit inquiries.

Compliance and Taxation: Ensure compliance with local and foreign regulations related to taxation and financial reporting.

Financial Systems: Utilize and maintain accounting software effectively to streamline financial operations and reporting.

Collaborative Fundraising: Coordinate with the fundraising team to gather financial data for donor reporting requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field

Experience & skills

A minimum of 5 years of relevant, practical working experience as a senior or chief accountant, preferably in the non-profit sector

Professional certification such as Certified Accounting Technician (CAT), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Chartered Accountant (CA) is a plus.

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and auditing standards

Experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or financial administration

Advanced proficiency in using Excel 

Proficiency in using accounting software and the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

Ability to work with confidential, sensitive information

Analytical and problem-solving skills 

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Professionalism and a strong work ethic

Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Arabic; French is a plus

Commitment 

Commitment to Greenpeace’s core values in response to environmental and peace issues through non-violent direct action-led campaigning in line with its mission.

Disclaimer

Greenpeace MENA is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, irrespective of gender, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, culture, religion, and ethnic background. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

How to apply

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to this link no later than August 14, 2023