The Libyan Consultancy Group is an LLC entity based in Libya (Tripoli & Benghazi) that serves a diverse set of clients across Libya. TLG works with top leaders across a wide variety of industries, including energy, real estate, industrial goods and services, financial services, media, telecommunications, government, education, and social impact. We have a track record of extraordinary results stories in the State of Libya and have been privileged to play a role in its unprecedented growth and transformation. Moreover, TLG is committed to building the capabilities of Libyan nationals and thereby creating a pipeline of local talent in the years ahead. The team is a close-knit group of individuals hailing from several continents but bonded by a common purpose: Work together as one team with our clients to create such high levels of value that we set new standards of excellence for our industries.

Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job brief

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions.

Senior Accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. A successful Senior Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. The ideal candidate has also experience collaborating and/or managing a team of Accountants and Junior Accountants.

Senior Accountant duties also include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all of our accounting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Plan, assign and review staff’s work
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
• Liaise with our Financial Manager and Accounting Manager to improve financial procedures

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Accounting Supervisor, chief or senior accountant
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
  

  Send your Cv`s to :

• info@tlgconsultancy.com
  Sub: Senior Accountant