Associate Expenses Accountant Specialist

About The Position

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

What We Offer

• Collaborative and professional work environment
• Exposure to regional and international accounting practices
• Opportunities for growth and career development
• Continuous learning and process improvement culture