Accountant

Amaken is hiring an Accountant for a leading Telecom and Security Systems company based in Hamra, Lebanon.

The Accountant will be responsible for managing the company s day-to-day accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring proper control over accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, and project-related financial transactions.

Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations:

• Record and process daily accounting transactions accurately.
• Review, verify, and post supplier invoices, expenses, payments, and other financial transactions.
• Maintain the general ledger and all supporting accounting schedules.
• Perform bank reconciliations and reconcile cash transactions.
• Ensure all accounting entries are properly documented, approved, and recorded in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain complete and organized financial records.
• Assist with the preparation of journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and other accounting adjustments.

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

• Review and process supplier invoices and payment requests.
• Monitor supplier account balances and prepare payment schedules.
• Follow up on outstanding customer balances and receivables.
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts regularly.
• Ensure timely processing of payments and collections.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in customer and supplier accounts.
• Maintain accurate AP and AR aging reports.

Tax & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with Lebanese accounting, tax, and statutory requirements.
• Assist with VAT calculations, filings, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain proper documentation for tax and regulatory purposes.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing the required accounting records and schedules.
• Ensure financial transactions are properly supported and compliant with company policies.

Administrative & Finance Support

• Prepare financial reports, reconciliations, and analyses requested by management.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Sales, Operations, Warehouse, and Project teams regarding financial matters.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3 4 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Hands-on accounting experience within a company/in-house finance department is required.
• Good knowledge of Lebanese VAT and accounting requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software/ERP systems.