Associate Expenses Accountant Specialist
Posted 3 weeks ago
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant – Expenses to join our finance team. The role focuses on ensuring the accuracy and integrity of expense-related accounting activities, supporting monthly closing processes, and maintaining compliance with local and international accounting standards. The ideal candidate will play a key role in monitoring financial transactions, improving processes, and supporting multi-entity operations.
What You'll Do
Review and validate expense entries, accruals, and prepaid transactions prepared by the team
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper supporting documents for all financial entries
Perform detailed reviews of daily journal entries and Statement of Accounts (SOA) reconciliations
Verify proper accounting treatment for accruals, provisions, and prepaid expenses
Review payroll-related entries including salaries, NSSF, and taxes
Ensure timely completion of monthly closing activities
Support accounting operations for Gulf and foreign entities
Identify discrepancies and follow up with relevant stakeholders for corrections
Develop and maintain reports and tracking tools for effective expense monitoring
Contribute to process improvements and strengthen internal controls
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate financial reporting
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
3–5 years of relevant accounting experience
Strong knowledge of Lebanese accounting practices and regulations (mandatory)
Exposure to UAE, US, UK, and/or Canadian accounting standards
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (mandatory)
Solid understanding of payroll accounting, accruals, and prepaid accounting
Proven experience in expense accounting and reconciliations
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Effective communication and coordination skills
Nice To Have
Experience working in multi-entity or multinational environments
Familiarity with ERP systems beyond Business Central
Process improvement or internal audit experience
Technical Skills
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Microsoft Excel (advanced: pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
Financial reporting and reconciliation tools