Senior Accounting Supervisor

This position is no longer open.

The Central Comptroller Office is currently looking for a Senior Accounting Supervisor to be located in Beirut Campus.

Basic Job duties & Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Central Comptroller, the selected candidate will:

•  Handle all employees Lebanese taxation on a central level, including but not limited to:
  • Quarterly and yearly tax compilation and reconciliation;
  • Quarterly and yearly tax filing and settlement;
  • Proper periodic closing of tax accruals;
  • Preparation of the R6 yearly declaration.
• Handle various US employee taxation matters and queries and ensure proper support is provided as and when required. Conduct research and follow-up on new tax regulations and enhancements.
• Handle other operating tax matters, i.e. non-Resident tax. Ensure proper reconciliation between modules, general ledger and supporting documentation, if any.
• Take charge of the preparation of VAT periodic reports and filing to tax authority.
• Handle all matters relating to US taxation other than employees’ taxation.
• Coordinate and consult with US and Lebanese tax consultant on various tax matters.
• Responsible for maintaining the Finance directory ensuring it is timely and duly updated.
• Carry out routine accounting and finance tasks relating to the central finance department as assigned by the Central Comptroller.
• Participates actively in the devise, maintenance, update and enhancement of the finance control and management reporting tools.
• Assist the Central Comptroller in the monthly and yearly closing activities.
• Maintain proper and up-to-date documentation relating to local and US tax. Ensure immediate communication of any new regulations and /or reportable conditions to the Central Comptroller and the AVP - University Comptroller.
• Perform financial analysis on various accounts and projects as specified by the central Comptroller.
• Perform accounting tasks and financial reporting for the LAU related entities.
• Perform other duties pertinent to this job as assigned. 

Job Requirements

• University degree in business, accounting and finance or equivalent
• CPA qualification is a must
• Six to eight years related experience and/or training
• Good command of English & Arabic
• Good interpersonal, analytical and communication skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to effectively present information to management
• Proficiency in the use of Oracle Financials database is a plus
• Proficiency in the use of basic functional applications, i.e. Microsoft products
• Integrity, credibility and high standard of professional conduct

Applications should be emailed to beirut.hire@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.

Closing date for applications is Thursday June 6, 2013.

No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Lebanese American University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity