Senior Accountant

Overview

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and supporting financial reporting and regulatory compliance across JRS Holdings and its affiliated companies. The role involves managing accounting processes, supervising junior accounting activities, coordinating audits, and supporting management with reliable financial information and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger Management: Oversee daily accounting transactions, review journal entries, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of general ledger accounts
• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and financial analyses
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Monitor supplier and customer accounts, review payment transactions, follow up on outstanding balances, and ensure timely reconciliations
• Bank Reconciliation: Oversee bank reconciliations, monitor cash movements, and investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Tax & Regulatory Compliance: Prepare and review VAT declarations, payroll-related taxes, and other statutory filings in accordance with Lebanese financial and tax regulations
• Intercompany Accounting: Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances across JRS Holdings and its affiliated entities
• Month-End & Year-End Closing: Coordinate accounting closing activities, including accruals, provisions, adjustments, and account reconciliations
• Budgeting & Financial Analysis: Support budget preparation, expense monitoring, variance analysis, and financial performance reporting
• Audit Coordination: Liaise with external auditors, prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation, and ensure timely resolution of audit findings
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Monitor adherence to accounting policies, approval procedures, and financial controls, recommending improvements where necessary
• Team Support & Supervision: Review the work of junior accountants, provide technical guidance, and ensure accuracy and timely completion of assigned accounting tasks
• Accounting Systems & Process Improvement: Maintain accurate financial data, identify opportunities to streamline accounting procedures, and support improvements to financial systems
• Management Support: Provide financial information, reports, and recommendations to support management decisions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet strict financial reporting

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within a group of companies or a diversified business environment
• Strong knowledge of Lebanese accounting standards, taxation, VAT, payroll-related taxes, and statutory reporting requirements
• Proven experience in general ledger management, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closing
• Experience handling intercompany transactions and coordinating external audits
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software or ERP systems
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail