Accounting Expert - Generation of Innovation Leaders “GIL” Program
About the program: “The Generation of Innovation Leaders/GIL” is a program by UNICEF designed to address the high unemployment rates among youth in Lebanon & their lack of access to the knowledge economy. UNICEF is implementing this project in partnership with Berytech.
About Berytech: A leading organization in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Lebanon, that aims to provide a conducive environment for the creation and development of startups, through incubation, business support, counseling, funding, networking, and company hosting, hence taking part in the economic revival of the country, participating in wealth and job creation, and retaining graduates and high-level skills in Lebanon. Under the GIL project, Berytech aims to Increase access of Lebanese and non-Lebanese youth (17-25 years) to technical and vocational training and innovative skills-building programs for improved professional readiness and employability.
About GIL Innovation Labs: UNICEF Innovation Lab Network Programme (GIL – Generation of Innovation Leaders) is a network of 13 innovation labs all over Lebanon that aims at the provision of two sets of skills: Design Thinking and Business Development Skills (Social Entrepreneurship) and Digital Skills training tailored for youth in Lebanon. Engaging young people in their communities is a priority for UNICEF to address social cohesion challenges among different communities, and to support and empower youth to engage in healthy lifestyles and become more civically engaged. Since 2017, UNICEF has reached over 50,000 adolescents and youth with integrated and structured life skills, sports for development, and positive leadership programs.
About GIL Fab Labs: UNICEF is working on implementing 3 Open-access digital fabrication labs in three innovation labs for students, professionals, artists, techies, entrepreneurs, and makers across Lebanon. The Fab Labs empower them with the latest digital manufacturing technologies and a vast array of resources to create, fabricate, and transform their ideas into working prototypes and innovative products.
Accounting expert to teach the startup the basics of financial management and to provide it with easy to use tools to manage its financial operations and inventory.
- Introduce the startup to the accounting principles for small businesses
- Explain to the startup the three basic accounting reports namely the balance sheet, the income statement and the cash flow statement
- Coach the startup on how to maintain organized records of its financial transactions including sales, expenses, stocks, assets, and liabilities
- Equip the venture with simple and practical tools to enhance its bookkeeping and inventory management practices
- Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
- 5+ years work experience in the financial management field
- Proven track record in assisting startups and/or small businesses in the management of their financial operations
- Good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
- Ability to explain complex information in a concise manner
How to apply
For further information or to submit your CV, financial, and technical proposals, please contact procurement@berytech.org.
Apply before: January 13, 2025
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