Accountant in Beirut, Lebanon - ICARDA

Main purpose of the position



The position is required to manage the daily recording, summarizing and analysis of financial transactions of the Center. The position is responsible for ensuring that the financial accounts and reports comply with the policies and procedures of ICARDA.



About ICARDA



The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is an international autonomous, non-profit, research organization temporarily based in Beirut, Lebanon supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ICARDA is committed to the improvement of livelihoods of the resource-poor in dry areas by enhancing food security and alleviating poverty through agricultural research, and the equitable use of natural resources.



Main responsibilities



The incumbent will report to the Financial Operations Manager and will have the following responsibilities:

•Be the primary Finance staff responsible for the specifically assigned finance processes;

•Manage the flow of all financial information in his/her area of responsibility into ICARDA’s accounting system and ensure that data are entered in an accurate, complete and timely manner;

•Ensure that ICARDA policies are being followed in the processing of financial transactions

•Ensure that adequate, complete and properly authorized supporting documentation of all transactions are maintained

•Liaise with the internal and external auditors reviewing financial transactions and reports;

•Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual closing and reporting of financial accounts

•Contribute to the service delivery of the Finance Services and respond to queries and requests in a timely and appropriate manner; and

•Carry-out other duties as assigned by the Financial Operations Manager and Director of Finance.



Terms of appointment, salary and benefits

The initial contract will be for 3 years, of which the first year will be probationary period. Subsequent employment is decided based on the merit and productivity of the staff member, and continued need for the position.

Job Details

Date Posted:	2014-01-15
Job Location:	Beirut, Lebanon
Job Role:	Research
Company Industry:	Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing
Joining Date:	2014-02-28

Preferred Candidate

Career Level:	Mid Career
Degree:	Bachelor's degree / higher diploma

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Accountant in Beirut, Lebanon - ICARDA