Chief Accountant

About the role

LC Waikiki, a fashion retail group with stores in around 52 countries, is looking for a Chief Accountant based in Syria. The role covers the preparation of monthly financial statements, oversight of accounting projects and administration, and support of the importation process.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly balance sheets, income statements and general ledger
• Prepare and submit periodic official declarations to government officials and manage the required documentation
• Oversee accounting projects and administration, and take part in recruiting, hiring and managing project personnel
• Keep accounting records and financial statements accurate, complete and in line with accounting principles and corporate policies
• Perform cost accounting calculations and record and control stock transactions
• Prepare payment lists, pay suppliers and personnel, and reconcile supplier and personnel accounts monthly
• Support the importation process and report periodically to HQ Finance on local applications
• Manage relationships with external and internal auditors and consultants, and assist ad hoc tasks requested by the country manager and local finance head

Required profile

• University degree in Business Administration or Economics
• At least 6 years of experience in a similar position; retail experience is a plus
• Currently residing in Syria
• Fluent English, written and spoken
• Ability to work in a multinational, multicultural environment, as a team player, and under pressure

Required skills

• Cost accounting and reconciliation of supplier and personnel accounts
• Importation and exportation applications (a plus)
• Working with financial consultants to keep transactions compliant with legal requirements