Accounting Associate

About Infoquest

Infoquest is an expert network firm that empowers better business decision-making worldwide. We connect consultants, investors, and corporate strategists with on-demand niche insights through our unique research-first methodology. By leveraging technology, a robust compliance framework, and human talent we connect our clients to the knowledge they seek by custom-sourcing subject matter experts that will deliver targeted on-demand insights.

As part of the Infoquest family, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing startup culture and a larger mission of providing the most trusted and innovative knowledge-sharing platform in the Middle East.

What we do

Our startup operates at the center of the GCC knowledge economy, offering a range of on-demand knowledge services to investment funds, corporations, consultancies, and growing startups. Our clients rely on our services to assess crucial investment and business choices. We connect them with industry specialists who possess specialized knowledge that would otherwise be inaccessible to them.

As a client-focused and fast-paced service provider, we promptly respond to client queries within minutes and deliver our services within hours. Our clients rely on us in situations where time is limited, and expert insights can make or break their endeavours.

Accounting Associate role

As the first Accounting and Finance member of the team, your role will be pivotal in supporting the company's financial infrastructure, optimizing our billing, collections, and payment processes, and ensuring the organization's financial health through effective bookkeeping and reconciliation practices. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of operational finance expertise, a passion for efficiency improvements, and a strategic approach to financial management. You will be directly reporting to the CEO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Support (80%+ of the role):
• Generate and dispatch daily self-billing invoices to subject matter experts and clients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage daily payments to subject matter experts and employees promptly and accurately.
• Collaborate with the client service team to enhance billing, collections, and payment processes.
• Conduct thorough bookkeeping and reconciliation to maintain accurate financial records.
• Execute day-to-day accounting tasks, maintaining the organization's financial health.
• Strategic Financial Management (10% of the role):
• Aid in automating finance processes to improve efficiency and accuracy across financial operations.
• Participate in financial reporting and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities to project and plan for future financial performance.
• Manage cash flow to ensure operational liquidity and financial stability.
• Develop and maintain financial reports, tracking cash flow, expenditures, and economic status.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in operational finance, including billing, payments, and bookkeeping.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment autonomously.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of related work experience
• Match with our company values: results-oriented, collaborative, adaptable, and high-performing.

Nice to have:

• Proficiency and experience with Xero
• Experience in a fast-growing startup environment

What we offer

Competitive salary, company merchandise and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and growing start-up

Career progression opportunities and access to learning and development programs

Office based in Beirut Digital District

Company events, dinners and team bonding activities

Interview Process

• Stage 1: Initial Screening Interview
• Stage 2: Meet the team
• Stage 3: In-Person Interview
• Stage 4: Offer Call

At Infoquest, our success relies on the diversity of our employees and client base. We are committed to creating policies that contribute to a fair, equitable and welcoming environment for our community, regardless of race, ethnicity or experience.

Not sure if you have it all Apply anyway! At Infoquest, we strive to create an inclusive work environment, and we welcome candidates from all walks of life, with different experiences and backgrounds.