Lebanon reforestation InitiativeAccounting Assistant
Aug. 2013 - Sep. 2014Mathaf, Beirut-Lebanon• One of two project finance staff managing all financial transactions and budgetary monitoring for four-year, $12 million reforestation project
• Preparing, handling and tracking project financial transactions
• Reconciling and tracking expatriate and local staff advances
• Assisting with monthly accounting reconciliations and budget projections
• Ensuring accuracy and completeness of cash disbursements and all supporting documentation
• Reviewing local accounting practices with financial consultant to ensure compliance with national law and regulations
• Responding to audit requests for financial information
• Preparing project vouchers with all necessary documents and posting all transactions in electronic database (InfoSoft) program
• Participating in weekly financial management calls with US headquarters
• Received stellar financial audit of project finances, with million-dollar expenditures accounted for and documented without error.