Senior Accountant
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Senior Accounting role at Jobs for Humanity. Beirut · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Run month- and year-end close, preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts
- Prepare and check financial statements against applicable reporting standards
- Keep payables, receivables and general ledger records accurate, while managing cash flow and budget variance analysis
- Handle tax, VAT and statutory reporting, and guide junior accountants by reviewing their work
- Support changes that improve accounting processes
What you bring
- A degree in accounting or finance, plus at least five years of progressively responsible accounting work
- Working fluency in Arabic and English
- Strong command of accounting software such as Odoo or QuickBooks, along with Excel
- Knowledge of tax and VAT rules, with particular experience in Dubai and KSA preferred
- You can start immediately and bring careful analysis, leadership and deadline management
Who this fits
This senior role suits an experienced accountant comfortable owning the close and guiding junior colleagues. The position is onsite in Beirut and requires immediate availability.
From the employer
JP Legal is a forward-thinking law firm providing corporate, commercial, and advisory legal services to local and international clients. We combine strong legal expertise with a commercial approach and a growing focus on legal innovation and technology.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to lead the full accounting cycle, ensure accuracy of financial reporting, and support management with analysis and compliance. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, able to work independently, and available to start immediately.
Key Responsibilities
• Own the month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Prepare and review financial statements in line with reporting standards
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accuracy
• Manage cash flow, budgeting, and variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with tax, VAT, and statutory reporting requirements, preferably in Dubai and KSA.
• Review the work of junior accountants and provide guidance
• Support process improvements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Odoo, QuickBooks) and Excel
• In-depth knowledge of tax and VAT regulations
• Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Fluency in Arabic and English
• Available to join immediately
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