Accountant (Contractor)

Our client is a leading global consulting firm, helping the world's top businesses, governments and organizations. Looking for a new "Accountant (Contractor)" in their Beirut office.


Department: Finance and Operations Accounting and Payroll
Reports to: Accounting Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a meticulous and organized Accounting Assistant to join our Finance and Operations department on a maternity cover basis. The selected candidate will play a critical role in supporting management accounting processes and acting as a key liaison for Middle East (ME) accounting transactions. This includes coordinating with cross-functional teams, managing telecommunications data, and overseeing fixed asset bookings.

Key Responsibilities

• Record bank and petty cash accounting entries in the financial systems.

• Serve as the point of contact for all stakeholders regarding ME accounting matters, including Finance, BOMs, Tax, Statutory, and Payment teams.

• Collaborate with BOMs and Accounts Payable teams to validate job ledger expenses and coordinate expense transfers.

• Prepare project multiplier transactions and coordinate with the Accounts Receivable team and BOMs for validation.

• Manage the ME telecommunications booking process, analyze staff usage dashboards, identify anomalies, and provide timely feedback to the Accounting Manager.

• Communicate with staff to resolve exceptions in telecom data and follow up to ensure closure.

• Maintain and update the fixed assets register, including capitalization of assets and monthly depreciation calculations.

Qualifications and Skills

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related field.

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Familiarity with accounting software and ERP systems (preferred).

Soft Skills:

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Client service mindset with effective communication abilities.

If you're a proactive and detail-oriented accounting professional looking to contribute to a dynamic team on a short-term assignment, we encourage you to apply!