Accounting Controller - Averda - Lebanon

Duties and Responsibilities
- Manages the activities and transactions done by the accounting unit members, and distribute tasks.
- Ensures that General Ledger accounts are properly maintained, reconciled and discrepancies are promptly addressed.
- Coordinates the Accounting Unit work with other units/departments of the group.
- Submits quality financial information in a timely manner for monthly and yearly closing and ensures that the accounting- - - transactions are in line with IFRS and the relevant tax requirements.
- Prepares and coordinates the External Auditors and Ministry of Finance Inspectors requests.
- Prepares and files the Income Tax reports and Value Added Tax, as per requirements.
- Prepares regular financial reports and requests from the Accounting unit.
- Handles the update of Financial Software in terms of posting transactions, creation of accounts, and period opening and- - - closing.
- Evaluates his subordinates’ performance and sets their KPIs, and suggested their development needs.

Desired Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Business with focus on Accounting/Finance
- Minimum 7 years of experience in the field
- MBA and Certification in the accounting/finance field are a plus
- Awareness and knowledge in ERP Financial systems is preferred
- Preference for candidates holding the Lebanese nationality
- Willing to relocate and travel as needed

info@averda.com

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Chief Accountant - Glassline Industries - Lebanon

- The Chief Accountant is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely
financial statements.
- The Chief Accountant supervises the staff and is responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. This position
addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities.
- Overall review of the company’s financial position including cash in hand, at banks and finance resources (overdrafts/loans…)
- Insuring that all accounting transactions are in conformity with the requirements of the Lebanese laws and procedures including timely declarations to governmental or other public sectors (VAT – Tax on Pay – Social Security…)
- Creation and maintenance of the Chart of Accounts in conformity with the Lebanese Chart of Accounts and in coherence with the required tax declarations and requested managerial reports
- Design of different reports requested by the Management (Income Statement, financial position, cash flow….)
- Preparing timely reports/data as requested by auditors or official inspectors.
- Acting as the company representative during audits and official inspections.
- Control over stock taking and review of results in specific variations and advise with corrective actions
Verifying the correctness of Accounting department filing system through spot checking
- Checking VAT receivable and payable movements related to sales and expenses and verifying correctness of posting to accounting department
- Review and control of all accounting and related entries (payroll, assets, job costing…)
- Understanding local laws and ensuring timely declarations to concerned governmental/legal authorities
- Review of payroll and insuring proper and timely submittal of forms and declarations to the Ministry of Finance, NSSF or other financial declarations to public sectors.
Preparing cash flow of projects

Desired Skills and Experience
- Minimum 7 years of experience
- Experience in a contracting or Industrial Firm is a must
- Experience in Audit Firm is a plus
- Knowledge of Visual Dolphin
- English literate

info@glasslineindustries.com

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Accountant - Kurban Travel - Lebanon

Kurban Travel is looking for an Accountant. Some of the Accountant responsibilities are to: document financial transactions and enters account information; prepares schedules payments and receivables; prepares reconciliation statements of balance sheet accounts; maintains accounting controls, prepares payments, verifies documentation and requests disbursements; collects, analyzes and summarizes account information and trends, etc.

Requirements
- BA in Business Administration, Banking and Finance. MBA is a plus.
- Minimum 3 years of experience
- Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems
- Knowledge of financial laws and regulations
- Ability to perform a wider variety of financial statements.
- French is a Plus

hr@kurbantravel.com

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Accountants - Ktec CPA - Lebanon

Responsibilities
- member of a team of accountants & auditors
- book-keeping entries verification, input
- preparation of legal & management reports
- reporting to team leader

Qualifications
- degree in auditing & accounting
- good command of computer office tools
- Arabic, French, English
- a love for quality and precision
- dynamic team player
- good interpersonal communication

jobs@ktec-cpa.com

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Chief Accountant - Wild Discovery - Lebanon

1.Control all transactions and JV’s and monitor the company’s operations
2. Assist in setting the accounting budgets and forecasts
3. Implement the company policies and procedures
4. Monitor the company’s cash flow
5. Issue accurate Balance sheet, Profit and Loss statement, Trial Balance report…
6. Generate monthly accounting reports, prepare payroll, Income taxes, NSSF, End of service indemnity…
7.Consolidate financial reports
8.Coordinate and collaborate efficiently and effectively with all other departments
9. Check XO and daily operations (credit card expenses and purchases…)
10.Initiate reconciliation plan and follow-up on its execution
11.Prepare on quarterly basis the VAT declarations
12. Coach and monitor the accounting team

Desired Skills and Experience
- Academic background: Business Administration, Finance and Accounting
- A Master degree or a CFA will be a major plus.
- Experience: Minimum Four years of experience as Chief Accountant
- Skills: Strong communication skills, Dynamic, Hard worker, Intellectual,
- Reliable, Attention to details, Meticulous, Sense of follow up,
- Good reporting skills and able to work under pressure
- Languages: Arabic, French and English

jobs@wilddiscovery.com.lb

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Accountant - Arab Thought Foundation - Lebanon

As an accountant in the ARAB THOUGHT FOUNDATION , my responsibilities will be :

- Coordinating with the bank for issues of receiving checks , arranging bank transfers , setting up payroll for employees.
- Cost-controlling : At the aim of saving as much as possible , I might be in charge of setting funds for projects held by the organization.
- Ensuring that procedures are in accordance with the pre-determined norms and regulations.
- Monitoring overall expenses of the organization.
- Reporting to my superior all the accounting and financial information needed.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted:
Deadline Sep-13-13

hr@arabthought.org

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Vacancies - Inthra - Lebanon

Inthra, a specialized and leading company in distribution for hotel supplies, is recruiting the following positions:

- Administrative assistant female
- Accountant confirmed female
- Sales with experience in linen, and table top products, male &/or female

operation@inthra.com

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Executive Secretary/Accountant - Abbout Productions - Lebanon

Abbout Productions is looking for an Executive Secretary / Accountant.

Requirements
- Level of education BA, Fluent knowledge of English, French and Arabic, Good organizing and management skills, elegant appearance.

Duties
- Taking care of the office logistics
- Maintaining the executive's schedule and coordinating some of its events, such as conferences, meetings and conference calls
- Preparation of correspondence, presentations, invoices, mailing lists and other documents.
- Conducting research, faxing, photocopying and mailing.

contact@abboutproductions.com

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Accountant/Financial Manager - FDCD - Lebanon

The Forum for Development, Culture and Dialogue (FDCD) seeks a full-time accountant/financial manager who understands and supports the values of the organization, and will help it to fulfill its mission. This is a full time position. The position reports to the President of FDCD.

Responsibilities
- Prepare and record all payments (checks, transfers, cash)
- Manage cash and debts with the banks and institutional partners
- Oversee maintenance of the petty cash account
- Maintain a filing system (electronic and paper) for monthly vouchers and other financial documentation
- Maintain a filing system for all admin related documentation, such as contracts, quotations and purchase requests (staff, insurance, offices and flats rental, cars, telephones, suppliers)
- Prepare monthly reconciliations for project bank accounts and follow up with the bank on any reconciliation items and outstanding checks
- Prepare salary sheets and payments at the end of each month (including payment calculations)
- Assist in reporting to the funders, including preparing and reviewing financial reports to donors
- Assist in the preparation and update of project budgets
- Ensure compliance with the existing finance policies and procedures and develop policies and procedures in areas which are new or where the policies and procedures are not present (in accordance with Lebanese law)
- Assist in other matters related to finance and administration as might be needed and required by the President of the organization
- Position reports to the President of FDCD

Experience Required
- Languages: Arabic: Very Good; English: Very Good
- Education: Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Previous Experience: A minimum of one (1) year previous experience in the role of finance officer, accountant, or similar position.

Additional Skills:
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Organized, diligent, hard-working
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly
- Proficiency with accounting software

Send CV to info@fdcd.org with "Accountant Job Vacancy" as subject

Deadline: Aug-15-13

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Accountant - Climtech - Lebanon

- Responsible for receiving all invoices coming into the company and verifies their accuracy.
- Responsible for inputting the invoices into the company's computer system and recording all transactions the business does (Clients, Suppliers, banks, payments, collections.…)
- Responsible for Collection of all accounts receivables
- Responsible for the Delivery of the checks to the suppliers
- Responsible for Filing and photocopying all accounting papers (Vouchers, Bank statements, Suppliers, invoices...)
- Responsible for filling all required daily reports (list of invoices. VAT List, Payments,)
- Follow up with the suppliers to get statements, to adjust invoices…
- Handle cash payments and receipts
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations, correct discrepancies (Bank, Suppliers)

info@climtech.com.lb

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Assistant Inventory Manager - Al Rifai - Lebanon

Looking for an assistant to Inventory Manager to join our team and assist in all duties related to the department.

Responsibilities
- Assist Manager in the data entry and stock control
- Analysis and reporting
- Monitor, check and produce reports

Qualifications
- BA in Computer Science, accounts, business or equivalent
- preferably 1+ years of experience in data entry and database
- Experience in inventory and stock
- Good analytical skills
- Good business and writing communication skills
- Good English level
- Lebanese Citizen with clear police record

jobs@alrifai.com

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Financial Manager - Logicom - Lebanon

The Financial Manager is responsible for the overall management of the Finance, Accounting and Credit control of the company.

Additionally the person appointed will be expected to successfully:
- Prepare the financial statements under statutory requirements and IAS
- Prepare management reports for the evaluation of the performance
- Prepare the monthly / quarterly / yearly budgets
- Ensure the smooth running and controlling of the accounting department’s operations
- Ensure that the company adheres to local tax and business regulations
- Review, approve and monitor budgets and variances
- Liaise with financial institutions and customers where appropriate
- Liaise with internal and external auditors where appropriate
- Prepare and monitor the company’s cash flow and acting according to the needs
- Evaluate the financing needs of the company and suggesting the best possible scenarios to minimise cost and credit risk
- Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
- Evaluate and minimise foreign exchange risk
- Approve customer credit limits along with the group credit control function
- Approve payments to suppliers along with the group finance function
- Evaluate of the efficiency and relevance of the internal control procedures and the company adjusting those where appropriate
- Stock takes and cash/cheques counts at all company locations
- Review and control receivables on a weekly basis
- Review, monitor, control and ensure adherence to budgeted expenses
- Request and evaluate offers for the day to day operation of the company
- Review and approve bank, supplier and customer reconciliations along with the accountant
- Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out
- Develop external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers and Public Authorities
- Ensure that all transactional, payroll and VAT/ taxation requirements are met

Desired Skills & Experience
- University Graduate in Accounting, Finance or Economics (A professional accounting certification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA will be considered an advantage)
- At least 5 years of solid financial experience in a managerial role
- The capacity to work in a high pressure and fast paced environment
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and managing people skills
- Excellent eye for detail, diligent knowledge of accounting regulations
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Excellent knowledge of the English language

hr@lgcom.net

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Chief Financial Officer - Azadea - Lebanon

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for establishing and maintaining the firms financial policies and procedures, ensuring soundness of companys financial structure and managing companys relationships with financial institutions, investors and government agencies.

Key Accountabilities
- Set and implement capital structure strategy, and negotiate and arrange outside finance when necessary
- Analyze operating results of the business and its units versus approved plans and historical data
- Establish procedures to mitigate the Group's financial risks, and maintain proper financial records and adequate accounting control and services
- Monitor and maintain strategic banking relations and activtities for the organization, and ensure adequate cash flow to meet the organization's needs
- Serve as main channel of information to CEO, Board and operating executives on company economic, business and financial conditions, as well as their impact on the overall strategies and objectives
- Oversee the annual budget and business plan of the department, and direct corporate budgets
- Recruit, train, motivate and evaluate his/her team to ensure that the department has the necessary skill base and that staff are optimally motivated and enabled to maximize their potential and contribution to the company

Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA is a must. CFA or CPA is a major plus
- 15 years of experience in a multi-country firm with at least 7 years in a managerial role
- Fluency in English
- Analytical Thinking
- Commercial Understanding
- Communication Skills
- Decision Making
- Driving and Achieving results
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Thinking

hr.lb@azadea.com

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HR/Admin Assistant - Relief International - Lebanon

The purpose of the role is to support the HR Team in delivering high-value added services to the organization by ensuring that organization policies are formulated and enforced consistently in all areas of development, information systems, performance management, rewards and promotion. The position also assists with special HR Projects as required.

- Supports day-to-day HR function activities
- Administers the formulation and enforcement of HR Policies and Procedures
- Advises and counsels First Line Managers on employee relation issues, as well as, reviews documents of disciplinary action or performance improvement plans for appropriate content
- Prepares Recognition and Warning Letters for Issuance
- Contributes in the salary grading scale and assure compliance with HR / Corporate norms
- Develops and maintains the job profiles for every function to ensure accurate recruitment, placement and performance management
- Acts as a first point of contact for employee issues regarding their complaints on work conditions, management, etc.
- Investigates disciplinary incidences and solves / reports to HR Heads suggesting next steps and prepares summary reports
- Follows-up on all employee-related issues regarding rewards, recognition and corrective actions, safety, welfare, wellness and health to maximize employee attitude, condition and morale
- Conducts Employee Performance Dialogues with the Line Manager and Exit Interviews
- Generates various HR Reports as requested and needed
- Adheres to HR Policies and Procedures and acts as a role-model to all employees-
- Maintains confidentiality and sensitivity of information in accordance with the HR Policies and Procedures i.e., pay increments, bonus, promotion/demotion, joiners/leavers
- Ensures the service given is delivered within HR and Admin
- Provides support to the Finance Officer on accounting and other transactions as necessary (NSSF Documentation);
- Monitoring/supervision/maintenance of RI properties [laptops, printers, electronics, cars ect.]
- Following up on RI utilities [rent, municipality bills, electricity, generator fees, phone bills, internet, cleaning services, water ect.]
- Keeping track of RI Lebanon inventory list
- Ensures all accessed employee documents and files are returned and secured properly
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as directed by the supervisor
- Perform filing of all documents related to the project as required
- Reports to the Program Manager
- Must have a valid Lebanese driving lincense
- Must be a Lebanese national
- 2 to 3 years
- Bachelor Degree Field of education: HR background, finance and/or accounting degree. MA is a plus.
- Languages: Arabic: Excellent English: Excellent French

Period: 6 months
Salary: To be discussed during interview
Submission guidelines: Include "HR/Admin Assistant" in subject of e-mail. CVs without heading in Subject will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.

Contact information
Mireille Dika
Program Manager
lebanonrihr@ri.org

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Senior Financial Analyst - Azadea - Lebanon

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for assessing and enhancing financial strategies and practices in order to improve operational effectiveness and increase profitability.

Key Accountabilities
- Project the divisions/brands financials and assess strategies
- Analyze financial data, extract, define and interpret figures in order to determine past performance and/or carry out financial projections
- Review costs and conduct cost benefit analysis related to projects and/or programs; study prices and margins of the brands and perform industry competitive analysis
- Monitor financial/accounting procedural compliance by subordinates and employees in order to ensure that all systems are adhered to in support of the achievement of business objectives
- Drive financial planning processes, capital budget decisions and develop financial reports for forecasting, trending and results analysis
- Review financial reports generated by subordinates and employees
- Review the classification of financial transactions and events in order to ensure compliance with generally accepted Accounting principles
- Supervise assigned staff in conducting financial analysis and due diligence of selected countries/brands, as well as propose methods to enhance the divisions/brands profitability

Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting; MBA or CFA is a plus
- 3 years of experience in a similar field
- Fluency in English
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to details
- Cultural Awareness
- Customer Focus
- Communication Skills
- Self - Development
- Strategic Thinking

hr.lb@azadea.com

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Accountant - Arab Thought Foundation - Lebanon

Arab Thought Foundation is seeking a qualified accountant, for its office in Beirut to maintain the Foundation’s general ledger and process accounting transactions on the system, provide financial information and reports, maintain and reconcile accounts

Roles and Responsibilities
- Maintain the chart of accounts.
- Prepare and record financial accounting entries (such as accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and others) on the accounting system.
- Prepare and record receipt and payment vouchers on the accounting system.
- Maintain fixed assets register and update the accounting system accordingly.
- Record cash and bank related transactions.
- Perform regular suppliers’ reconciliations.
- Prepare statements of accounts when requested by the Chief Accountant.
- Process closing procedures on a timely basis.
- Assist in preparing financial statements, budgets and regulatory filings.
- Document and file accounting transactions in an organized manner.
- Secures financial information by completing database backups; keeping information confidential.
- Provides financial status information by preparing special reports; completing special projects.

Internal Interaction and Relationships
- All departments

External Interaction and Relationships
- External auditors
- External Suppliers, venders

Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting
- Minimum of 2 years experience in Financial and Accounting activities
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic.
- Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Stress Tolerance

All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.Please Note that applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.

STARTING DATE: Immediate. We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.

Each application package should include the following:
- Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email
- Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information
- CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees) – 3pages maximum
- Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information)
- Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage
- Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to

Only short listed candidates will be contacted: hr@arabthought.org

Please note that the closing date for applications is May 22nd ,2013

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Finance & Administration Manager - World Learning - Lebanon

World Learning seeks a Beirut-based Finance & Administration Manager for a USAID-funded education project in Lebanon.
Recruitment contingent upon successful award of the project. Theis position will be reserved for Lebanese nationals or residents of Lebanon.
This position will support a project aimed at training English teachers, developing extra-curricular activities, providing schools with ICT equipment and training, and school leadership development in order to enhance student achievement in public schools.

- S/he will report to and work with the Deputy Chief of Party to support her/him in assigned duties and specifically those tasks that relate to financial planning, management and reporting. Major responsibilities will be directed towards managing USAID/Lebanon participant training funds for project participants.
- Establish and maintain financial management and accounting control systems for training expenditures by development objective.
- Provide and/or arrange financial analysis services related to institutional diagnoses, training planning and evaluation.
- Prepare pipeline analysis of the project for USAID/Lebanon
- Coordinate with USAID/Lebanon's Office of Financial Management, as appropriate, regarding the management of U.S. dollars and local currencies.
- Direct the Contractor's cost containment efforts and other cost-effectiveness programs.
- Establish and maintain grant management procedures.
- Manage internal control process, procurement, audit and other administrative functions

Requirements
- M.S. degree in accounting or financial management with 7 years of progressive experience, or B.S. degree with at least 7 years of career/experience equivalent to a Master’s degree.
- Experience with public or private sector management, financial analysis, cost accounting.
- Relevant experience in developing countries.
- Demonstrated capacity to supervise a complex financial management or general ledger system.
- Demonstrated capacity to manage the financial and administration management functions within the broadened results-oriented programming.
- Experience working in Lebanon or critical priority countries (CPC) is desired.
- Must have excellent ability to read, write and speak in English and Arabic

Send CV and cover letter (in English) with the post title on the subject line explaining why you are best qualified for this position, and three references with contact information, to recruitment2@worldlearning.org.
Only finalist candidates will be contacted.

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Finance Officer - Save the Children - Lebanon

Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut

ROLE PURPOSE
To ensure that the record-keeping for the Lebanon Office is undertaken rationally, safely and effectively and that all financial plans, budgets, contracts, agreements and records are kept up to date and secured for access by authorized personnel only

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Support the delivery of effective Programmes, in both development and humanitarian contexts, by:
- Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of crisis or emergency.
- Commitment to serving members and their donors, and to helping build a culture of member service throughout organisation.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliation
- Assist in preparing donors financial reports
- To maintain the accounting and financial records as per general instructions from SCI and any specific instructions from the Senior Finance Officer.
- To assist in preparing budgets for the country Office and updating the cash budgets reports, and controlling the financial reports of the office.
- To contribute in preparation of all periodic financial statements and reports as per instructions, and to prepare any other necessary report and compilations as requested by the Country Director and Finance Director
- To assist the program team members and local partners to explore for further fundraising opportunities.
- To monitor monthly expenditure by checking all invoices, other claims and receipts for accuracy and in conformity with purchase orders and quotations as well as actually delivered goods and services when applicable.
- To manage the Country Office’s records and contributions in relation to taxes, social security, health insurance, monthly salaries and other social service as and when applicable.
- To assist the auditors as required, generally and in their yearly reviews.
- To do the book-keeping on daily basis by registering transactions on Agresso.
- To review and monitor payments and financial reports from Partner Organizations and support them with needed financial training to comply with SCS and donors requirements. Hence, conduct field visits to partners for monitoring and capacity building purposes.
- To manage finance department filing and documentation.
- To undertake any other tasks requested by the Country Director when the need arises. All finance tasks should be coordinated with the Country Finance Director.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting, finance or business management
- At least 2years experience
- Able to work within a team
- Very good written and spoken English and Arabic languages and communication skills
- Availability for internal travel and little external travel.
- Organized with good in time management, and respect deadlines
- Trustworthy
- Analytical skills and accuracy
- Prior experience with donors’ requirements and NGOs is an asset

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please note that the closing date for applications is :
For External applicants on April 21th.
The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.

Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis. Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.

STARTING DATE: Immediate. We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.

Each application package should include the following:
- Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email
- Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information
- CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees) – 3pages maximum
- Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information)
- Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage
- Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to Lebanon.vacancies@savethechildren.org by Apr-21-13

Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.

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Senior Accountant - Batal Design - Lebanon

- Principles and practices of Accounting
- Knowledge of computer applications as they apply to job responsibilities
- Effective skills in oral and written communication both in Arabic and English
- Ability to analyze and interpret data
- Ability for concentration
- Ability to work under pressure

info@bataldesign.com

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Chief Accountant - Robert's Group - Lebanon

A Holding Co in Zouk Mikael is seeking Chief Accountant:

- MBA or MS in accounting & finance
- Min 4 years experience in accounting, finance, planning, taxes & control, ability to organize

info@rgsal.com

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